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Trip Overview

The average bus between Stratford-upon-Avon and Colchester takes 8h 13m and the fastest bus takes 5h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stratford-upon-Avon 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.

8h 13m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from McDonalds to Transport Museumbus bus X18
  2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
6h 59m
£23–40

Stratford-upon-Avon to Colchester bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Stratford-upon-Avon and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 8:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford-upon-Avon is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express11h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express8h 58m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express8h 28m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express8h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express6h 3m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express8h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express8h 23m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express11h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express9h 49m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express8h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express6h 3m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express6h 3m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express8h 28m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express8h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express6h 3m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express6h 3m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express8h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express8h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express6h 3m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express6h 3m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach MidlandsNational ExpressNational Express8h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 176.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Stratford-upon-Avon, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from McDonalds to Coach Stop via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 6h 59m.

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