The average bus between Althorne and Colchester takes 3h 27m and the fastest bus takes 2h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Althorne to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Althorne and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Althorne is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Lower Plume School and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Althorne to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Althorne to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Althorne station and arriving at Colchester station via Lower Plume School. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Althorne to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Post Office station.
Althorne to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Head Street station.
The distance between Althorne and Colchester is 27.7 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a bus from Post Office to Head Street via Lower Plume School and Tesco Store in around 1h 42m.