The average bus between Colchester and Stanstead takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 1h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Stanstead. 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 Stanstead. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Stanstead station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Colchester to Stanstead bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Head Street station.
Colchester to Stanstead bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Stanway Close station.
The distance between Colchester and Stanstead is 28.2 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a bus from Head Street to Stanway Close via Bus Station in around 2h 5m.