Colchester to Derby Buses

Colchester to Derby buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Derby takes 6h 57m and the fastest bus takes 5h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 57m
Duration: 170 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...

5h 41m

£22–41

Colchester to Derby bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Colchester and Derby. 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 Derby at 2:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:35 PM
8h • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:50 PM
7h • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 7:45 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
4:40 PM → 11:19 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:26 PM
7h 51m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 7:45 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
4:40 PM → 11:19 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:35 PM
8h • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
4:45 PM → 11:19 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:35 PM
8h • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
4:45 PM → 11:19 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:35 PM
8h • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
4:45 PM → 11:19 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:35 PM
8h • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
4:45 PM → 11:19 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:35 PM
8h • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
4:45 PM → 11:19 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Derby? 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.

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Colchester to Derby bus times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:35 PM

8:50 AM → 3:50 PM

2:10 PM → 7:45 PM

4:40 PM → 11:19 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:26 PM

8:50 AM → 3:56 PM

2:10 PM → 7:45 PM

4:40 PM → 11:19 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:35 PM

8:40 AM → 3:50 PM

2:10 PM → 7:52 PM

4:45 PM → 11:19 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:35 PM

8:40 AM → 3:50 PM

2:10 PM → 7:52 PM

4:45 PM → 11:19 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:35 PM

8:40 AM → 3:50 PM

2:10 PM → 7:52 PM

4:45 PM → 11:19 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:35 PM

8:40 AM → 3:50 PM

2:10 PM → 7:52 PM

4:45 PM → 11:19 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:35 PM

8:40 AM → 3:50 PM

2:10 PM → 7:52 PM

4:45 PM → 11:19 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Derby, England?

Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station

Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station

Bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station

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