The average bus between Colchester and Whitstable takes 6h 38m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Whitstable? 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 Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Whitstable station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Colchester to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Long Reach station.
The distance between Colchester and Whitstable is 59.4 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Horsebridge via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, Lewisham Station, and Long Reach in around 5h 4m.