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.
Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 7h 0m | 18:15 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 01:15 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 18:15:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express | 7h 20m | 14:30 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 21:50 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £37 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 14:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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National Express | 9h 20m | 20:30 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 05:50 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £37 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 20:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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National Express | 7h 35m | 11:30 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 19:05 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £42 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 11:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express | 7h 45m | 01:50 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 09:35 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £45 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 01:50:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 7h 0m | 18:15 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 01:15 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £34 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 18:15:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express | 7h 35m | 11:30 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 19:05 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 11:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express | 8h 10m | 08:30 | Bournemouth | University | 16:40 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 08:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express | 7h 45m | 01:50 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 09:35 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £39 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 01:50:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express | 7h 20m | 14:30 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 21:50 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £40 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 14:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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National Express6h 50m015:00BournemouthUniversity18:20LondonVictoria Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 15:00:00 to Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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National Express3h 10m018:40LondonMile End21:50ColchesterEast Hill House0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Mile End, London (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 18:40:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 8h 20m | 13:30 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 21:50 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 13:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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National Express | 8h 15m | 08:25 | Bournemouth | University | 16:40 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £37 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 08:25:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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National Express | 7h 45m | 17:30 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 01:15 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £38 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 17:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express | 9h 20m | 20:30 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 05:50 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £39 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 20:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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National Express | 9h 0m | 10:05 | Bournemouth | University | 19:05 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £40 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 10:05:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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National Express6h 50m015:00BournemouthUniversity18:20LondonVictoria Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 15:00:00 to Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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National Express3h 10m018:40LondonMile End21:50ColchesterEast Hill House0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Mile End, London (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 18:40:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 7h 0m | 18:15 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 01:15 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £34 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 18:15:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express | 8h 25m | 08:25 | Bournemouth | University | 16:50 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £34 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 08:25:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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National Express | 9h 20m | 20:30 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 05:50 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 20:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2025 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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National Express | 7h 55m | 01:50 | Bournemouth | Train Station | 09:45 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £42 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 01:50:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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National Express | 9h 10m | 09:55 | Bournemouth | University | 19:05 | Colchester | East Hill House | Economy | £42 |
A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2025 09:55:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express5h 13m004:22BournemouthWestbourne07:00LondonEarl's Court0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Westbourne, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 03/08/2025 04:22:00 to Earl's Court, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/08/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 38m
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National Express2h 20m007:15LondonStratford Coach Station09:35ColchesterEast Hill House0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stratford Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 03/08/2025 07:15:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/08/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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All facts for Bournemouth to Colchester bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 10 times by bus from Bournemouth to Colchester in one click. Book your Bournemouth to Colchester bus ticket starting from £30!
Cheapest Bus | £30 |
Fastest Bus | 5h 50m |
Earliest Coach | 01:50 |
Latest Coach | 20:30 |
Daily Bus Connections | 10 Ø |
Distance | 233.1 km |
Coach Companies | National Express |
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National Express from Bournemouth to Colchester
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bournemouth to Colchester:
Cheapest Price | £30 |
Fastest Coach | 5h 50m |
Earliest Coach | 01:50 |
Last Coach | 20:30 |
Daily Connections | 10 Ø |
Found on | 23/07/2025 |
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