The average bus between Barry and Colchester takes 11h 32m and the fastest bus takes 8h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barry 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 Barry and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Colchester at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Barry 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 Barry to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Colchester station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
Barry to Colchester bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Barry to Colchester bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Coach Stop station.
The distance between Barry and Colchester is 294 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a bus from Park Hotel to Coach Stop via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 6m.