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Compare train and coach for Southend-on-Sea to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 41 km
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2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Southend-on-Sea to Colchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Southend-on-Sea to Colchester coaches for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 8:31 Southend-on-Sea | 2h15 | 10:46 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester
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Buses from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £26 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 04:01, the last at 22:12. The fastest coach covers the 41 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 41 km |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 4:01 |
Last bus 22:12 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: First Essex, Arriva UK from Southend-on-Sea to ColchesterYou can travel by bus between Southend-on-Sea to Colchester with First Essex, Arriva UK for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Southend-on-Sea to Colchester coach
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