✈ Bus and Coach Birmingham Airport (BHX) - Colchester

Compare all timetables for the bus from Birmingham Airport to Colchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Birmingham Airport to Colchester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£21

tomorrow

£21

Saturday

£21

Sunday

£21

Monday

£21

Tuesday

Wednesday

£22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	06:10	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:25	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/10/2026 06:10:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/10/2026 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 55m	08:00	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	14:55	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/10/2026 08:00:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/10/2026 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 0m	09:55	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	16:55	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/10/2026 09:55:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/10/2026 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 25m	12:25	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	19:50	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/10/2026 12:25:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/10/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 15m	16:35	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	22:50	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£50	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/10/2026 16:35:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/10/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	06:10	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:25	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/10/2026 06:10:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/10/2026 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	7h 10m	09:55	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	17:05	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/10/2026 09:55:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/10/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	7h 0m	08:00	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	15:00	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/10/2026 08:00:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/10/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 25m	12:25	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	19:50	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/10/2026 12:25:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/10/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 15m	16:35	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	22:50	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£52	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/10/2026 16:35:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/10/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 55m	06:30	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:25	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/10/2026 06:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/10/2026 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	6h 45m	10:10	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	16:55	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/10/2026 10:10:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/10/2026 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 40m	08:15	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	14:55	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/10/2026 08:15:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/10/2026 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	7h 25m	12:25	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	19:50	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/10/2026 12:25:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/10/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 5m	16:45	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	22:50	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£54	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/10/2026 16:45:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/10/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 55m	06:30	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:25	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/10/2026 06:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/10/2026 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	6h 40m	08:15	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	14:55	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/10/2026 08:15:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/10/2026 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 45m	10:10	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	16:55	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/10/2026 10:10:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/10/2026 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 25m	12:25	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	19:50	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£51	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/10/2026 12:25:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/10/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 10m	03:55	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	10:05	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£58	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 11/10/2026 03:55:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/10/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	06:10	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:25	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2026 06:10:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2026 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	7h 0m	09:55	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	16:55	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2026 09:55:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2026 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 55m	08:00	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	14:55	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2026 08:00:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2026 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 25m	12:25	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	19:50	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2026 12:25:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 15m	16:35	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	22:50	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£55	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2026 16:35:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	06:10	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	12:25	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/10/2026 06:10:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/10/2026 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 55m	08:00	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	14:55	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/10/2026 08:00:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/10/2026 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 0m	09:55	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	16:55	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/10/2026 09:55:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/10/2026 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 25m	12:25	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	19:50	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/10/2026 12:25:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/10/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 15m	16:35	Birmingham Airport	Birmingham Airport	22:50	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£56	A Bus from National Express goes from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/10/2026 16:35:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/10/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham Airport to Colchester is £21 on 05/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham Airport and Colchester

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham Airport and Colchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Birmingham Airport to Colchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Birmingham Airport and Colchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 coaches from Birmingham Airport to Colchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Birmingham Airport and Colchester, with only 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Colchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from Birmingham Airport to Colchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham Airport to Colchester starting from £21!

Cheapest Bus	£21
Fastest Bus	5h 55m
Earliest Coach	03:55
Latest Coach	18:20
Daily Bus Connections	7 Ø
Distance	191.2 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Birmingham Airport to Colchester

Every day, 7 buses from 1 coach companies leave Birmingham Airport for Colchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/10/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 05/10

Tuesday 06/10

Wednesday 07/10

Thursday 08/10

£21

Friday 09/10

£21

Saturday 10/10

£21

Sunday 11/10

£21

Monday 12/10

£21

Tuesday 13/10

Wednesday 14/10

£22

Thursday 15/10

£24

Friday 16/10

£21

Saturday 17/10

£32

Sunday 18/10

£21

Monday 19/10

£22

Tuesday 20/10

£23

Wednesday 21/10

£24

Thursday 22/10

Friday 23/10

£44

Saturday 24/10

£21

Sunday 25/10

£32

Monday 26/10

£23

Tuesday 27/10

£21

Wednesday 28/10

£22

Thursday 29/10

£21

Friday 30/10

£21

Saturday 31/10

£24

Sunday 01/11

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham Airport to Colchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham Airport to Colchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £21, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Birmingham Airport to Colchester. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham Airport to Colchester, with £21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £52.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham Airport to Colchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Birmingham Airport to Colchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Birmingham Airport to Colchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Birmingham Airport to Colchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Birmingham Airport to Colchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Birmingham Airport to Colchester from our users.

National Express from Birmingham Airport to Colchester

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Birmingham Airport to Colchester:

Cheapest Price	£21
Fastest Coach	5h 55m
Earliest Coach	03:55
Last Coach	18:20
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	13/09/2026

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham Airport and Colchester

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Birmingham Airport and Colchester.

Birmingham Airport

Station Link Rd

Coach Station

Stanwell Street 12

East Hill House

Alresford, Essex

Station Road, Alresford, Colchester

University of Essex

Boundary Rd

The Centre

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham Airport to Colchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Birmingham Airport to Colchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Birmingham Airport to Colchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Birmingham Airport to Colchester bus

How much does a Birmingham Airport - Colchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Birmingham Airport - Colchester route is available from £21 and takes 6h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham Airport to Colchester?

The connection Birmingham Airport to Colchester is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £21 to £60. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Birmingham Airport - Colchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Birmingham Airport to Colchester is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Colchester from Birmingham Airport take?

The quickest transfer from Birmingham Airport to Colchester is provided by National Express and takes 5h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £21. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham Airport to Colchester?

The earliest bus to Colchester departs from Birmingham Airport at 03:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Birmingham Airport to Colchester?

The latest bus to Colchester departs from Birmingham Airport at 18:20. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Birmingham Airport - Colchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Birmingham Airport to Colchester can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham Airport and Colchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham Airport and Colchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Colchester from Birmingham Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Birmingham Airport Colchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Airport Colchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from Birmingham Airport to Colchester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Birmingham Airport to Colchester?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Birmingham Airport and Colchester. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Birmingham Airport to Colchester?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Birmingham Airport and Colchester change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham Airport to Colchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Birmingham Airport and to Colchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Birmingham Airport and to Colchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!