The average bus between Bilbao and Colchester takes 26h 28m and the fastest bus takes 24h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bilbao 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 twice daily between Bilbao and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris and take an average of 26h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bilbao 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 Bilbao to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Colchester station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 28m.
Bilbao to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coach Stop station.
Book your Bilbao to Colchester bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Bilbao and Colchester is 1,000.9 km. The road distance is 1,481 km.
You can take a bus from Bilbao to Coach Stop via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 25h 37m.