The average bus between Colchester and Halstead takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Halstead. 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 5 times a day between Colchester and Halstead. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Halstead at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Halstead? 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 Halstead. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Halstead station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Colchester to Halstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Halstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Cock station.
The distance between Colchester and Halstead is 81.7 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to The Cock via Coach Station, Canary Wharf station, Lee, St Mary Cray Station, and High Street / Green Street Green in around 4h 45m.