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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Northampton to Colchester
The cheapest option from Northampton to Colchester is coach, with an average price of £50. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Colchester among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Distance: 129 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£50 Average Price Cheapest option | £76 Average Price |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest option 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Northampton to Colchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Colchester coaches for today, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5:25 Northampton | 6h00 | 11:25 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to Colchester
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Typically, there are 6 buses per day from Northampton to Colchester, including direct buses, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £47 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 129 km distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 129 km |
Average bus duration 6h 18m |
Lowest ticket price £47 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 0:35 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
FAQs: Northampton to Colchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Northampton and Colchester
Most Northampton to Colchester buses use the Northampton, Town Centre to Colchester, East Hill / High Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Northampton and Colchester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) from Northampton city centre
Getting to Northampton, London Road from Northampton city centre
Getting to Colchester, East Hill / High Street from Colchester city centre
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