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The average bus between Southend-on-Sea and Colchester takes 2h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea 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 twice daily between Southend-on-Sea and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 54m • 1 change2h 49m • 1 change2h 51m • 1 change2h 52m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at High Street station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Southend-on-Sea to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.
Southend-on-Sea to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Colchester is 41.2 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to High Street via Bus Station in around 2h 54m.
