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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Colchester to Bournemouth
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Colchester to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Bournemouth will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £45.
Of the 2 buses that leave Colchester for Bournemouth 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 233 km distance in an average of 7 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 45 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 Colchester to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, and a coach costs an average of £31.
Distance: 233 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£50 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Colchester to Bournemouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to Bournemouth coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX717 · NX727 · NX035 | Delayed 16:40 03:05Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 6h15 | 09:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX035 | Delayed 16:40 06:05Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 7h00 | 13:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NX727 · NX035 | Delayed 16:40 08:35Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 6h00 | 14:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX035 | Delayed 16:40 12:10Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 7h25 | 19:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX035 | Delayed 16:40 14:10Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 7h35 | 21:45 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX035 | Delayed 16:40 14:10Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 7h35 | 21:45 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX035 | Delayed 16:40 16:35Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 6h45 | 23:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX035 | On time 19:35 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 7h30 | 03:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX035 | On time 19:35 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 7h30 | 03:05 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 7 December | |||||
| 05:05 Colchester | 7h00 | 12:05 Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Colchester to Bournemouth
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Buses from Colchester to Bournemouth run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:32, the last at 21:27. The fastest coach covers the 233 km distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 233 km |
Average bus duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 01:32 |
Last bus 21:27 |
Bus providers: National Express from Colchester to BournemouthYou can travel by bus between Colchester to Bournemouth with National Express for as low as £31. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Colchester to Bournemouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Colchester, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Colchester, Stanwell Street and Colchester, East Hill / High Street. When arriving in Bournemouth, you can end your journey in coach stations like Bournemouth, Coach Station, Bournemouth, Airport and Bournemouth, Holdenhurst Road.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Colchester, Stanwell Street, which is located around 0.3 miles (486 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bournemouth, Coach Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
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