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Trip Overview

The average bus between Writtle and Colchester takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Writtle 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.

2h 36m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
1h 46m
£5–6

Writtle to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Writtle and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Writtle is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Retail Market and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stephensons of EssexFirst Essex2h 23m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 7m • 1 change

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    Stephensons of EssexFirst Essex2h 6m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stephensons of EssexFirst Essex2h 23m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 7m • 1 change

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    Stephensons of EssexFirst Essex2h 6m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stephensons of EssexFirst Essex2h 23m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 7m • 1 change

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    Stephensons of EssexFirst Essex2h 6m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stephensons of EssexFirst Essex2h 23m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 7m • 1 change

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    Stephensons of EssexFirst Essex2h 6m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 27.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

First Essex operates a bus from Cathedral to Osborne Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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