The average bus between Colchester and Rugby takes 7h 48m and the fastest bus takes 5h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Rugby. 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 Rugby. 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 Rugby at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Rugby? 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 Rugby. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Rugby station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Colchester to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.
The distance between Colchester and Rugby is 157.4 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bennett Street via Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 6h 3m.