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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sunderland and Colchester takes 10h 4m and the fastest bus takes 8h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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.

10h 4m
Duration
342 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Sunderland to Colchester bus times

Buses run twice daily between Sunderland and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 6:05 AM which arrives into Colchester at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express9h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express9h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express9h 15m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express8h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express9h 15m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express8h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.

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  • Distance: 342.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Interchange to Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 9h 22m.

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