The average bus between Saffron Walden and Colchester takes 2h 11m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. 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 5 times a day between Saffron Walden and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saffron Walden is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 17m • 1 changeWant 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 Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Saffron Walden to Colchester bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from High Street station.
Saffron Walden to Colchester bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Coach Stop station.
The distance between Saffron Walden and Colchester is 47.7 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Coach Stop via Coach Station in around 2h 32m.