The average bus between Colchester and Rettendon takes 2h 45m and the fastest bus takes 1h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Rettendon. 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 4 times a day between Colchester and Rettendon. 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 Rettendon at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Rettendon. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Rettendon station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Colchester to Rettendon bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.
Colchester to Rettendon bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at School station.
The distance between Colchester and Rettendon is 36.8 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Osborne Street to School via Bus Station in around 2h 29m.