The average bus between Colchester and Deal takes 9h 25m and the fastest bus takes 6h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Deal. 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 4 times a day between Colchester and Deal. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Deal at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Deal? 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 Deal. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Deal station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Colchester to Deal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Deal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Colchester to Deal bus tickets online with National Express, Go Ahead London and Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Colchester and Deal is 81.7 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to South Street via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, Lewisham Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 36m.