The average bus between Saffron Walden and Colchester takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saffron Walden to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Saffron Walden and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saffron Walden is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Saffron Walden to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Saffron Walden to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Saffron Walden station and arriving at Colchester station via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Saffron Walden to Colchester bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Common Hill station.
Saffron Walden to Colchester bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Head Street station.
The distance between Saffron Walden and Colchester is 47.7 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a bus from Common Hill to Head Street via High Street and Bus Interchange in around 2h 20m.