4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Harwich to Colchester
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Harwich to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Harwich for Colchester on Sun, Jun 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 27 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:46 AM1h25Harwich9:11 AMColchesterFind prices0 transfers- 9:46 AM1h25Harwich11:11 AMColchesterFind prices0 transfers
- 11:46 AM1h25Harwich1:11 PMColchesterFind prices0 transfers
- 1:46 PM1h25Harwich3:11 PMColchesterFind prices0 transfers
- 3:46 PM1h25Harwich5:11 PMColchesterFind prices0 transfers
- 7:46 AM1h25Harwich9:11 AMColchesterFind prices0 transfers
- 9:46 AM1h25Harwich11:11 AMColchesterFind prices0 transfers
- 11:46 AM1h25Harwich1:11 PMColchesterFind prices0 transfers
- 1:46 PM1h25Harwich3:11 PMColchesterFind prices0 transfers
- 3:46 PM1h25Harwich5:11 PMColchesterFind prices0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Harwich to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harwich to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
Harwich to Colchester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 06:11AM | Arrival Time 07:22AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 06:41AM | Arrival Time 08:03AM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 08:17AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 07:21AM | Arrival Time 08:46AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 07:46AM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 08:06AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 10:21AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 09:06AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 09:46AM | Arrival Time 11:11AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 10:11AM | Arrival Time 11:29AM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 11:06AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 11:11AM | Arrival Time 12:29PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 11:46AM | Arrival Time 01:11PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 12:06PM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 12:11PM | Arrival Time 01:29PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 01:09PM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 01:11PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 01:46PM | Arrival Time 03:11PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 02:09PM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 03:09PM | Arrival Time 04:22PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 03:16PM | Arrival Time 04:42PM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 03:46PM | Arrival Time 05:11PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 04:21PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 04:31PM | Arrival Time 05:48PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 05:41PM | Arrival Time 06:48PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 05:46PM | Arrival Time 06:56PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 07:06PM | Arrival Time 08:29PM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First Essex | Departure Time 10:16PM | Arrival Time 11:24PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Live departures
Harwich to Colchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Harwich to Colchester buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:06 AM Harwich | 1h14 | 10:20 AM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:06 AM Harwich | 1h14 | 11:20 AM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:06 AM Harwich | 1h14 | 12:20 PM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:06 PM Harwich | 1h16 | 1:22 PM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:09 PM Harwich | 1h15 | 2:24 PM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:09 PM Harwich | 1h14 | 3:23 PM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:09 PM Harwich | 1h13 | 4:22 PM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:21 PM Harwich | 1h14 | 5:35 PM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:41 PM Harwich | 1h07 | 6:48 PM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:06 PM Harwich | 1h23 | 8:29 PM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:16 PM Harwich | 1h08 | 11:24 PM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
| 7:46 AM Harwich | 1h25 | 9:11 AM Colchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Harwich to Colchester
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Take a bus from Harwich to Colchester and enjoy the approximately 16 miles (27 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:24, the last at 23:17. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 7m |
First bus 5:24 AM |
Last bus 11:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: First Essex from Harwich to ColchesterYou can travel by bus between Harwich to Colchester with First Essex for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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