Colchester to Leicester bus
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Bus times from Colchester to Leicester
Fastest Journey
6 h 35 m
Average
7 h 36 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
162 km
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Overview: Bus from Colchester to Leicester
 | Distance | 100 miles (161 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 10 h 5 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $27 (€25) |
 | Bus frequency | 3 a day |
 | Direct bus | No |
 | Bus companies | National Express |
Buses from Colchester to Leicester cover the 100 miles (161 km) long journey taking on average 10 h 5 min with our travel partners like National Express. Normally, there are 3 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $27 (€25), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $25 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Colchester and arrive in Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station.
Bus providers: National Express from Colchester to Leicester
You can travel by bus to Leicester from Colchester with National Express for as low as $25 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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 between Colchester and Leicester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
Bus information from Colchester to Leicester with National Express:
- Average Duration: 2 h 1 min
- Average Price: $25
- National Express frequency: 3 a day
Travel Tips: Bus to Leicester from Colchester
Some of the Colchester bus stations to Leicester you can start your journey from include Colchester, East Hill / High Street, Colchester, High Street (Angel Court) and Colchester, Stanwell Street. Similarly, some of the arrival bus stations in Leicester include Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester, Rail Station (Stand EE) and Leicester, Charles Street / Halford Street.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Colchester and arriving in Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station.
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this trip, called Colchester, is located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the city center of Colchester.
The most popular arrival bus station, Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, is located 0.4 miles (643 m) away from the city center of Leicester.
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