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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Colchester to Cambridge from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
from £15
tomorrow
from £15
Friday
from £15
Saturday
from £15
Sunday
from £16
Monday
from £15
Tuesday
from £15

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    19:30
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    23:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    21:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    01:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    06:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    09:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    14:25
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    14:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    17:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    06:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    09:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    19:30
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    23:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    14:25
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    20:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    14:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    17:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    19:30
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    23:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    06:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    09:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    14:25
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    14:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    17:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    20:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    21:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    01:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    06:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    09:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    2h 45m
    0
    14:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    16:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    16:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    19:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    19:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    23:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    21:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    01:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    2h 45m
    0
    14:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    16:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    16:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    19:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    4h 0m
    0
    19:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    23:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    06:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    09:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    06:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    09:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    08:25
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    11:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    14:25
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    14:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    17:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    20:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    06:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    09:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    08:25
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    11:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    14:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    17:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    16:30
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    20:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    19:30
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    23:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

Frequency of bus connections between Colchester and Cambridge

See here how frequent the connections between Colchester and Cambridge are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Colchester to Cambridge. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Colchester and Cambridge.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 21 coaches from Colchester to Cambridge, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Colchester and Cambridge, with 14 offers.

Facts about coaches from Colchester to Cambridge

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from Colchester to Cambridge in one click! Book your bus ticket from Colchester to Cambridge starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus £15
Fastest Bus 2h 15m
Earliest Coach 06:05
Latest Coach 21:35
Daily Bus Connections 7 Ø
Distance 64.1 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Colchester to Cambridge

Every day, 7 buses from 1 coach companies leave Colchester for Cambridge: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 19/03/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 17/03
Tuesday 18/03
Wednesday 19/03
£15
Thursday 20/03
£15
Friday 21/03
£15
Saturday 22/03
£15
Sunday 23/03
£16
Monday 24/03
£15
Tuesday 25/03
£15
Wednesday 26/03
£15
Thursday 27/03
Friday 28/03
Saturday 29/03
£15
Sunday 30/03
£15
Monday 31/03
Tuesday 01/04
Wednesday 02/04
£15
Thursday 03/04
Friday 04/04
Saturday 05/04
£19
Sunday 06/04
Monday 07/04
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 09/04
Thursday 10/04
Friday 11/04
£19
Saturday 12/04
£19
Sunday 13/04

The cheapest time to travel from Colchester to Cambridge

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Colchester to Cambridge, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £15, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Colchester to Cambridge. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Colchester to Cambridge, with £15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Colchester to Cambridge

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 Colchester to Cambridge 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 Colchester to Cambridge, 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 Colchester to Cambridge are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Colchester to Cambridge

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

National Express from Colchester to Cambridge

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £15
Fastest Coach 2h 15m
Earliest Coach 06:05
Last Coach 21:35
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 16/03/2025

All bus stations and stops in Colchester and Cambridge

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Colchester to Cambridge? Compare all modes of transports from Colchester to Cambridge.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Colchester to Cambridge

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

FAQs about the Colchester to Cambridge bus

How much does a Colchester - Cambridge coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Colchester - Cambridge bus trip is available from £15 and takes 4h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Colchester to Cambridge is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £30. 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 Colchester - Cambridge route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Colchester to Cambridge 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 Cambridge from Colchester take?

The quickest coach from Colchester to Cambridge is provided by National Express and takes 2h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £16. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Colchester to Cambridge?

The earliest bus to Cambridge departs from Colchester at 06:05. 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 Colchester to Cambridge?

The latest bus to Cambridge departs from Colchester at 21:35. 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 Colchester - Cambridge route?

Passengers looking to travel from Colchester to Cambridge 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 Colchester and Cambridge?

You can check all the direct connections between Colchester and Cambridge 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 Cambridge from Colchester?

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 Colchester Cambridge 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 Colchester Cambridge 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 Colchester to Cambridge on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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