The average bus between Colchester and Eltham takes 3h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Eltham. 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 Eltham. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Eltham at 9:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Eltham? 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 Eltham. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Eltham station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Colchester to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stratford City Bus Station.
The distance between Colchester and Eltham is 76.4 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and North Greenwich Station in around 2h 49m.