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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Edinburgh takes 13h 15m and the fastest bus takes 11h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 15m
Duration
440 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
  2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
  3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
10h 26m
£48–97

Colchester to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Colchester and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 13h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 439.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 15m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 10h 26m.

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