The average bus between Colchester and Buxton takes 12h 4m and the fastest bus takes 9h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Buxton. 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 Colchester and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Buxton at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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15h 32m • 4 changes




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9h 36m • 4 changes
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15h 32m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Buxton? 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 Buxton. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Buxton station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
Colchester to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Buxton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Terrace Road station.
The distance between Colchester and Buxton is 243.5 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Terrace Road via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 40m.