The average bus between Colchester and Grays takes 4h 8m and the fastest bus takes 3h 7m. There is a bus service every few hours from Colchester to Grays. 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 hourly between Colchester and Grays. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Grays at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Grays? 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 Grays. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Grays station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Colchester to Grays bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.
Colchester to Grays bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Colchester and Grays is 60.9 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 40m.