The average bus between Colchester and Royston takes 7h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Royston. 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 3 times a day between Colchester and Royston. 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 Royston at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Royston? 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 Royston. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Royston station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Colchester to Royston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Royston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Colchester and Royston is 66 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station and Trumpington Park-and-Ride in around 3h 49m.