Bus Colchester to Forest Gate from £21 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Forest Gate takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Forest Gate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration: 66 mi
Distance: £21
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9

2h 2m

£14–35

Colchester to Forest Gate bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Colchester and Forest Gate. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Forest Gate at 8:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:35 AM → 7:49 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 2:18 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 4:45 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

2:35 AM → 5:48 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 2:06 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

2:35 AM → 5:48 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 2:06 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

2:35 AM → 5:49 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 7:49 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 2:07 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

2:35 AM → 6:38 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 11:09 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

2:35 AM → 6:38 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 11:09 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

2:35 AM → 5:48 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 7:37 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 2:06 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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