Thetford to Colchester Buses

Thetford to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Thetford and Colchester takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thetford 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.

3h 43m
Duration: 52 mi
Distance: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 86 bus, line 46 bus, line 44 bus

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Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 86 / ...
Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 46 / ...
Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 44 / ...

3h 3m

Thetford to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Thetford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thetford is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 2:23 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 3:23 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 2:41 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 5:11 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
4:15 PM → 7:03 AM
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14h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thetford 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.

Thetford to Colchester buses

Trip Overview

Line 86 bus, line 46 bus, line 44 bus

Thetford to Colchester bus times

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:23 AM

10:15 AM → 1:23 PM

10:45 AM → 2:23 PM

12:15 PM → 3:23 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:41 AM

11:15 AM → 2:41 PM

2:15 PM → 5:11 PM

4:15 PM → 7:03 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:53 AM

8:30 AM → 11:53 AM

9:45 AM → 12:53 PM

10:45 AM → 1:53 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:53 AM

8:30 AM → 11:53 AM

9:45 AM → 12:53 PM

10:45 AM → 1:53 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:53 AM

8:30 AM → 11:53 AM

9:45 AM → 12:53 PM

10:45 AM → 1:53 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Thetford, Norfolk, England and Colchester, England?

Bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Station

Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station

Bus from Bus Station to High Street

Thetford to Colchester buses

Find Transport to Colchester

Trip Overview

Line 86 bus, line 46 bus, line 44 bus

Thetford to Colchester bus times

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:23 AM

10:15 AM → 1:23 PM

10:45 AM → 2:23 PM

12:15 PM → 3:23 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:41 AM

11:15 AM → 2:41 PM

2:15 PM → 5:11 PM

4:15 PM → 7:03 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:53 AM

8:30 AM → 11:53 AM

9:45 AM → 12:53 PM

10:45 AM → 1:53 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:53 AM

8:30 AM → 11:53 AM

9:45 AM → 12:53 PM

10:45 AM → 1:53 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:00 AM → 10:53 AM

8:30 AM → 11:53 AM

9:45 AM → 12:53 PM

10:45 AM → 1:53 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Thetford, Norfolk, England and Colchester, England?

Bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Station

Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station

Bus from Bus Station to High Street

Bus trips from Thetford

Bus trips to Colchester

Alternative transport options

4:15 PM → 7:03 AM
Arrives next day