4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds to Colchester
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
10 h 25 m
Average duration
10 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Colchester will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £35.
Of the 2 buses that leave Leeds 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 268 km distance in an average of 10 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 50 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 coach and train for Leeds to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. 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 £33, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 268 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£53 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price |
7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg 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
Leeds to Colchester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:15 Leeds | 10h25 | 15:40 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:00 Leeds | 10h50 | 04:50 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Colchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 268 km |
Average bus duration 7h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 19:42 |
Bus providers: National Express from Leeds to ColchesterYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Colchester with National Express for as low as £33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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