Portsmouth to Colchester bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Portsmouth to Colchester

Showing times and prices for Dec 06

Cheapest

$27

Average

$33

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

02:15PM9h55

Portsmouth

12:10AMColchester

$271One-way

0 transfers

12:19PM6h26

Portsmouth

06:45PMColchester

$391One-way

0 transfers

Portsmouth to Colchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, December 6

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express	02:15PM Portsmouth	9h55	12:10AM Colchester	0 transfersDirect
National Express	12:19PM Portsmouth	6h26	06:45PM Colchester	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Portsmouth to Colchester

Showing times and prices for Dec 06

Fastest Journey

6 h 26 m

Average

8 h 10 m

Buses per day

Distance

184 km

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

12:19PM6h26

Portsmouth

06:45PMColchester

$391One-way

0 transfers

02:15PM9h55

Portsmouth

12:10AMColchester

$271One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Colchester

Buses from Portsmouth to Colchester run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€16) 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

114 miles (184 km)

Average bus duration

6h 56m

Cheapest ticket price

$18 (€16)

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

6h 6m

First bus

03:00

Last bus

21:24

Price information

Bus companies: National Express from Portsmouth to Colchester

Travel between Portsmouth and Colchester from $21 (€18) with Omio’s bus partners National Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Portsmouth - Colchester bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bus information from Portsmouth to Colchester with National Express:

Average Duration: 5 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $21

FAQs: Bus from Portsmouth to Colchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Colchester.

Cheap bus tickets from Portsmouth to Colchester can start from as little as $18 (€16) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Portsmouth to Colchester is $43 (€39); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Portsmouth to Colchester bus travel time is 6 h 6 min for the 114 mile (184 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Portsmouth to Colchester leaves at 3: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Portsmouth to Colchester leaves at 9: 24 PM.

There are 13 buses a day from Portsmouth to Colchester which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

For the trip from Portsmouth to Colchester you can take a bus with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services from Portsmouth to Colchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month for a bus from Portsmouth to Colchester is May.

You have options as you can travel from Portsmouth to Colchester 2 different ways: train or bus.