The average bus between Colchester and Gravesend takes 4h 35m and the fastest bus takes 3h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Gravesend. 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 3 hours between Colchester and Gravesend. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Gravesend at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Gravesend? 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 Gravesend. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Gravesend station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Colchester to Gravesend bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.
Colchester to Gravesend bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Asda station.
Book your Colchester to Gravesend bus tickets online with First Essex.
The distance between Colchester and Gravesend is 61.8 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a bus from Osborne Street to Asda via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 51m.