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Which bus from Bradford to Colchester is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bradford 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
£42
tomorrow
Monday
£41
Tuesday
£41
Wednesday
£42
Thursday
£39
Friday
£29

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 50m 07:05 Bradford Interchange 16:55 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £42
National Express 11h 45m 22:20 Bradford Interchange 10:05 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £47
National Express 9h 0m 13:50 Bradford Interchange 22:50 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £58
National Express 9h 20m 05:35 Bradford Interchange 14:55 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £62

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 50m 06:05 Bradford Interchange 16:55 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £41
National Express 11h 40m 22:20 Bradford Interchange 10:00 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Colchester via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 5m
      0
      22:20
      Bradford
      Interchange
      07:50
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £27
      • Waiting Time 3h 40m
    • National Express
      0h 55m
      0
      11:30
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Coach Station
      12:25
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 50m 06:05 Bradford Interchange 16:55 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £41
National Express 11h 40m 22:20 Bradford Interchange 10:00 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Colchester via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 5m
      0
      22:20
      Bradford
      Interchange
      07:50
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £27
      • Waiting Time 3h 40m
    • National Express
      0h 55m
      0
      11:30
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Coach Station
      12:25
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 50m 06:05 Bradford Interchange 16:55 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £42
National Express 11h 40m 22:20 Bradford Interchange 10:00 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Colchester via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 5m
      0
      22:20
      Bradford
      Interchange
      07:50
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £27
      • Waiting Time 3h 40m
    • National Express
      0h 55m
      0
      11:30
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Coach Station
      12:25
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 50m 06:05 Bradford Interchange 16:55 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £39
National Express 11h 40m 22:20 Bradford Interchange 10:00 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Colchester via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 45m
      0
      22:20
      Bradford
      Interchange
      07:50
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £21
      • Waiting Time 1h 25m
    • National Express
      0h 50m
      0
      09:15
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Coach Station
      10:05
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 45m 22:20 Bradford Interchange 10:05 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £29
National Express 10h 30m 06:35 Bradford Interchange 17:05 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £31
National Express 9h 15m 13:35 Bradford Interchange 22:50 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £47
National Express 9h 55m 05:05 Bradford Interchange 15:00 Colchester East Hill House  Economy £50

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bradford to Colchester is £29 on 06/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bradford 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 4 daily coaches from Bradford to Colchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Bradford and Colchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 coaches from Bradford to Colchester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bradford and Colchester, with 2 offers.

All facts for Bradford to Colchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 2 times by bus from Bradford to Colchester in one click. Book your Bradford to Colchester bus ticket starting from £29!

Cheapest Bus £29
Fastest Bus 9h 0m
Earliest Coach 05:35
Latest Coach 22:20
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 277.6 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bradford to Colchester?

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Bradford for Colchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 31/10/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
£42
Sunday 01/11
Monday 02/11
£41
Tuesday 03/11
£41
Wednesday 04/11
£42
Thursday 05/11
£39
Friday 06/11
£29
Saturday 07/11
£45
Sunday 08/11
£29
Monday 09/11
£29
Tuesday 10/11
£29
Wednesday 11/11
£29
Thursday 12/11
£29
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
£29
Sunday 15/11
£29
Monday 16/11
£29
Tuesday 17/11
£29
Wednesday 18/11
£29
Thursday 19/11
£29
Friday 20/11
£29
Saturday 21/11
£31
Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Bradford to Colchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bradford to Colchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £26, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bradford to Colchester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £29.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bradford to Colchester, with £26. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £47.

How to save money travelling from Bradford 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 Bradford 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 Bradford 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 Bradford 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.

All bus stations and stops in Bradford and Colchester

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bradford 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 Bradford to Colchester

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bradford 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 Bradford to Colchester bus

How much does a Bradford Colchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bradford Colchester bus trip is available from £29 and takes 11h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £29 to £62. 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 Bradford Colchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bradford to Colchester is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Colchester from Bradford take?

The quickest coach from Bradford to Colchester is provided by National Express and takes 9h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £58. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bradford to Colchester?

The earliest bus to Colchester departs from Bradford at 05:35. 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 Bradford to Colchester?

The latest bus to Colchester departs from Bradford at 22:20. 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 Bradford Colchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bradford 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 Bradford and Colchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Bradford 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 Bradford?

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 Bradford 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 Bradford 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 Bradford to Colchester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Bradford 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 2 daily trips between Bradford 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 Bradford to Colchester?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Bradford 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 Bradford to Colchester

Economy
Economy

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

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