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Which bus from Bournemouth to Colchester is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bournemouth to Colchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£23
tomorrow
£26
Monday
£23
Tuesday
£23
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
£23

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 15:00 Bournemouth University 22:50 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £23
National Express 7h 5m 05:20 Bournemouth Train Station 12:25 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £25
National Express 6h 30m 19:15 Bournemouth Train Station 01:45 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £26
National Express 9h 55m 09:55 Bournemouth University 19:50 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £27
National Express 7h 20m 12:30 Bournemouth Train Station 19:50 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 19:15 Bournemouth Train Station 01:45 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £26
National Express 7h 5m 05:20 Bournemouth Train Station 12:25 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £28
National Express 7h 20m 12:30 Bournemouth Train Station 19:50 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £28
National Express 8h 25m 08:30 Bournemouth University 16:55 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £28
National Express 7h 50m 15:00 Bournemouth University 22:50 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Colchester via London, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 40m
      0
      03:20
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      06:25
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 52m
    • National Express
      2h 43m
      0
      07:17
      London
      Mile End
      10:00
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 15:00 Bournemouth University 22:50 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £23
National Express 8h 25m 08:30 Bournemouth University 16:55 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £24
National Express 9h 55m 09:55 Bournemouth University 19:50 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Colchester via London, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      18:25
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      20:20
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 2h 57m
    • National Express
      2h 28m
      0
      23:17
      London
      Mile End
      01:45
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 45m 10:05 Bournemouth University 19:50 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £23
National Express 8h 30m 08:25 Bournemouth University 16:55 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Colchester via London, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      18:25
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      20:20
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 2h 57m
    • National Express
      2h 28m
      0
      23:17
      London
      Mile End
      01:45
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 40m 08:25 Bournemouth University 17:05 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £23
National Express 9h 55m 09:55 Bournemouth University 19:50 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £23
National Express 7h 50m 15:00 Bournemouth University 22:50 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £24
National Express 8h 10m 01:50 Bournemouth Train Station 10:00 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £33
National Express 6h 30m 19:15 Bournemouth Train Station 01:45 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Colchester via London, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      18:25
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      20:20
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 2h 57m
    • National Express
      2h 28m
      0
      23:17
      London
      Mile End
      01:45
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bournemouth to Colchester is £23 on 02/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bournemouth and Colchester?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bournemouth to Colchester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Bournemouth to Colchester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Bournemouth and Colchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 17 coaches from Bournemouth to Colchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bournemouth and Colchester, with 3 offers.

All facts for Bournemouth to Colchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 7 times by bus from Bournemouth to Colchester in one click. Book your Bournemouth to Colchester bus ticket starting from £23!

Cheapest Bus £23
Fastest Bus 6h 5m
Earliest Coach 01:50
Latest Coach 19:15
Daily Bus Connections 7 Ø
Distance 233.1 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bournemouth to Colchester?

Every day, 7 buses from 1 coach companies leave Bournemouth for Colchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 02/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/04
Tuesday 28/04
Wednesday 29/04
Thursday 30/04
Friday 01/05
Saturday 02/05
£25
Sunday 03/05
£26
Monday 04/05
£23
Tuesday 05/05
£23
Wednesday 06/05
Thursday 07/05
Friday 08/05
£33
Saturday 09/05
£40
Sunday 10/05
£32
Monday 11/05
£24
Tuesday 12/05
£27
Wednesday 13/05
£28
Thursday 14/05
£24
Friday 15/05
£26
Saturday 16/05
£26
Sunday 17/05
£24
Monday 18/05
£25
Tuesday 19/05
£23
Wednesday 20/05
£24
Thursday 21/05
£30
Friday 22/05
£24
Saturday 23/05
£29
Sunday 24/05

The cheapest time to travel from Bournemouth to Colchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bournemouth to Colchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £23, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bournemouth to Colchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bournemouth to Colchester, with £23. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from Bournemouth to Colchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bournemouth 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 coach from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Colchester are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bournemouth to Colchester?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bournemouth to Colchester timetable.

National Express from Bournemouth to Colchester

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £23
Fastest Coach 6h 5m
Earliest Coach 01:50
Last Coach 19:15
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 08/04/2026
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bournemouth and Colchester

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bournemouth and Colchester. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bournemouth to Colchester

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bournemouth to Colchester. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bournemouth to Colchester bus

How much does a Bournemouth Colchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bournemouth Colchester bus trip is available from £23 and takes 7h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £23 to £73. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Colchester.

How many connections are available for the Bournemouth Colchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth take?

The quickest coach from Bournemouth to Colchester is provided by National Express and takes 6h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £51. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bournemouth to Colchester?

The earliest bus to Colchester departs from Bournemouth at 01:50. 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 Bournemouth to Colchester?

The latest bus to Colchester departs from Bournemouth at 19:15. 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 Bournemouth Colchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Colchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Bournemouth 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 bus: National Express.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 bus from Bournemouth to Colchester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Colchester?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Colchester

Economy
Economy

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

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