The average bus between Waltham Abbey and Colchester takes 6h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Waltham Abbey 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 every 4 hours between Waltham Abbey and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham Abbey is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Two Brewers station and arriving at High Street station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Waltham Abbey to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Two Brewers station.
Waltham Abbey to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Waltham Abbey and Colchester is 66.4 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Highbridge Rdbt to High Street via Railway Station, Two Brewers, and Bus Station in around 4h 14m.