The average bus between Colchester and Barking takes 2h 41m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Barking. 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 Colchester and Barking. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Barking at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Barking? 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 Colchester to Barking. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Barking station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Colchester to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Barking bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Street station.
Book your Colchester to Barking bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach London.
The distance between Colchester and Barking is 69 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to North Street via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and Stratford Bus Station in around 2h 27m.