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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Colchester
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Colchester will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bristol for Colchester on Sun, Dec 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 07 the direct buses cover the 246 km distance in an average of 8 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest buses will take 8 h 35 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 bus for Bristol to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 246 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€47 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg 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
Bristol to Colchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Colchester buses for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 PM Bristol | 6h45 | 12:15 AM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:15 PM Bristol | 8h35 | 4:50 AM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Colchester
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Buses from Bristol to Colchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €31 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 02:42, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 246 km distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 246 km |
Average bus duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 02:42 |
Last bus 21:35 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bristol to ColchesterYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Colchester 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: Bus from Bristol to Colchester
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