Chelmsford to Colchester bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Chelmsford to Colchester

Showing times and prices for Dec 15

Cheapest

$18

Average

$18

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chelmsford to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

08:43AM1h24

Chelmsford

10:07AMColchester

$181One-way

0 transfers

Chelmsford to Colchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, December 15

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
Greater Anglia	08:43AM Chelmsford	1h24	10:07AM Colchester	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Chelmsford to Colchester

Showing times and prices for Dec 15

Fastest Journey

1 h 24 m

Average

1 h 24 m

Buses per day

Distance

34 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Chelmsford for Colchester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

08:43AM1h24

Chelmsford

10:07AMColchester

$181One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Chelmsford to Colchester

Buses from Chelmsford to Colchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€17) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by train.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from $9 (€8)

Distance

21 miles (34 km)

Average bus duration

1h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

$19 (€17)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

1h 2m

First bus

00:01

Last bus

23:06

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from $9 (€8)

Bus providers: Abellio Greater Anglia from Chelmsford to Colchester

Travel from Chelmsford to Colchester from $12 (€10) with Omio’s bus partners Abellio Greater Anglia! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Bus information from Chelmsford to Colchester with Abellio Greater Anglia:

Average Duration: 18 min
Cheapest Price: $12
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: Bus from Chelmsford to Colchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Chelmsford to Colchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Chelmsford to Colchester.

Cheap bus tickets from Chelmsford to Colchester can start from as little as $19 (€17) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Chelmsford to Colchester is $19 (€17); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Chelmsford to Colchester is 1 h 2 min to travel the 21 mile (34 km) long journey, with around there are 4 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Chelmsford to Colchester leaves at 12: 01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Chelmsford to Colchester leaves at 11: 06 PM.

A day trip to Colchester from Chelmsford is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 2 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Chelmsford to Colchester by bus is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Colchester from Chelmsford including taking a train or bus.