The cheapest and fastest coaches from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 buses that leave Colchester for Bishop's Stortford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 55 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.
17:400h55Colchester18:35Bishop's Stortford£121One-way0 changes
17:400h55Colchester18:35Bishop's Stortford£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Colchester to Bishop's Stortford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 51 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford
Buses from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:07. The fastest coach covers the 51 km distance in 55m.
Distance 51 km |
Average bus duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:07 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: First Essex, National Express from Colchester to Bishop's StortfordYou can travel by bus between Colchester to Bishop's Stortford with First Essex, National Express for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
First Essex
FAQs: Colchester to Bishop's Stortford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bishop's Stortford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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