The average bus between Colchester and Dunstable takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Dunstable. 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 every 4 hours between Colchester and Dunstable. 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 Dunstable at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Dunstable? 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 Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Dunstable station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Colchester to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.
The distance between Colchester and Dunstable is 97.9 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to The Quadrant via Coach Station and Luton Station Interchange in around 3h 49m.