The average bus between Colchester and Desborough takes 9h 1m and the fastest bus takes 5h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Desborough. 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 3 times a day between Colchester and Desborough. 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 Desborough at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Desborough? 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 Desborough. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Desborough station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Colchester to Desborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Desborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Colchester and Desborough is 132.2 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Paddock Lane via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, The Square, and Market Hall in around 5h 54m.