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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Darlington to Colchester
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
10 h 25 m
Average duration
10 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Darlington to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Colchester will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £83.
To travel from Darlington to Colchester you need to make at least 2 changes.
1:4510h25Darlington12:10Colchester£831One-way2 changes- 14:2510h50Darlington1:15Colchester£831One-way2 changes
- 1:4510h25Darlington12:10Colchester£831One-way2 changes
- 14:2510h50Darlington1:15Colchester£831One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Darlington to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 335 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£71 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Darlington to Colchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Colchester coaches for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:25 Darlington | 10h50 | 1:15 Colchester | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 16 April | |||||
| 1:45 Darlington | 10h25 | 12:10 Colchester | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Darlington to Colchester
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Buses from Darlington to Colchester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £43 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 21:50. The fastest coach covers the 335 km distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 335 km |
Average bus duration 7h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 10h 50m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 21:50 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Bus providers: National Express from Darlington to ColchesterYou can travel by bus between Darlington to Colchester with National Express for as low as £43. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Darlington to Colchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Colchester 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 Colchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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