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Cheap bus tickets from Colchester to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Dec 05

Cheapest

$56

Average

$80

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

05:20PM13h20

Colchester

06:40AMEdinburgh

$561One-way

0 transfers

02:05AM15h50

Colchester

05:55PMEdinburgh

$1041One-way

0 transfers

Colchester to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, December 5

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express	05:20PM Colchester	13h20	06:40AM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect
National Express	02:05AM Colchester	15h50	05:55PM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Colchester to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Dec 05

Fastest Journey

13 h 20 m

Average

14 h 35 m

Buses per day

Distance

525 km

Of the 2 buses that leave Colchester for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

05:20PM13h20

Colchester

06:40AMEdinburgh

$561One-way

0 transfers

02:05AM15h50

Colchester

05:55PMEdinburgh

$1041One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Colchester to Edinburgh

Buses from Colchester to Edinburgh run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€33) if you book in advance.

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

Distance

326 miles (525 km)

Average bus duration

13h 59m

Cheapest ticket price

$36 (€33)

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

13h 15m

First bus

01:29

Last bus

22:15

Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Colchester to Edinburgh

Buy your official National Express bus tickets from Colchester to Edinburgh from $36 (€32) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Edinburgh from Colchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Colchester to Edinburgh bus information:

Average Duration: 13 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: $36
National Express frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Bus from Colchester to Edinburgh

FAQs: Take the bus from Colchester to Edinburgh 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 Colchester to Edinburgh.

Cheap bus tickets from Colchester to Edinburgh can start from as little as $36 (€33) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Colchester to Edinburgh is $74 (€67); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time between Colchester and Edinburgh is on average 13 h 15 min for the 326 mile (525 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Colchester and Edinburgh by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Colchester to Edinburgh leaves at 1: 29 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Colchester to Edinburgh leaves at 10: 15 PM.

There are 2 buses a day from Colchester to Edinburgh which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

For the best Colchester to Edinburgh bus to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services from Colchester to Edinburgh to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Colchester to Edinburgh by bus is March.

You have options as you can travel from Colchester to Edinburgh 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.