The average bus between Colchester and Takeley takes 1h 18m and the fastest bus takes 1h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Takeley. 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 Takeley. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Takeley at 8:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Takeley? 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 Takeley. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Takeley station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Colchester to Takeley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Takeley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Colchester and Takeley is 43.9 km. The road distance is 56 km.
National Express operates a bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 55 min.