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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tilbury and Colchester takes 4h 29m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. There is a bus service every few hours from Tilbury 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.

4h 29m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 200 bus, line 300 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Calcutta Road to Bus Stationbus bus 200
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
3h 38m
£6–9

Tilbury to Colchester bus times

Buses run hourly between Tilbury and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tilbury is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 46m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tilbury 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: 54.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Calcutta Road to Osborne Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 38m.

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