The average bus between Colchester and Bristol takes 6h 25m and the fastest bus takes 5h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Bristol. 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 5 times a day between Colchester and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Bristol at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Bristol? 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 Bristol. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Bristol station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Colchester to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Colchester to Bristol bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Colchester and Bristol is 246.2 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 36m.