The average bus between Ardrossan and Colchester takes 17h 19m and the fastest bus takes 15h. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardrossan 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 4 times a day between Ardrossan and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 17h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan 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 Ardrossan to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Colchester station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.
Ardrossan to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Ardrossan to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Coach Stop station.
Book your Ardrossan to Colchester bus tickets online with Stagecoach West Scotland, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Ardrossan and Colchester is 561.1 km. The road distance is 840 km.
You can take a bus from Hill Street to Coach Stop via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 15h 1m.