The average bus between Colchester and Hitchin takes 6h 3m and the fastest bus takes 3h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Hitchin. 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 Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Hitchin? 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 Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Hitchin station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Colchester to Hitchin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Hitchin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.
The distance between Colchester and Hitchin is 81.8 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to West Hill via Coach Station and Luton Station Interchange in around 4h 35m.