4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to Colchester
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 28 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Colchester will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bristol for Colchester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 246 km distance in an average of 8 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 246 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£44 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Colchester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:45 Bristol | 9h05 | 04:50 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Colchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 246 km |
Average bus duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 02:42 |
Last bus 21:35 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bristol to ColchesterYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Colchester with National Express for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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