The average bus between Cressing and Colchester takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cressing to Colchester. 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 twice daily between Cressing and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cressing is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cressing to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Cressing station and arriving at Colchester station via Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Cressing to Colchester bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Three Ashes station.
Cressing to Colchester bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Osborne Street station.
The distance between Cressing and Colchester is 21 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a bus from Three Ashes to Osborne Street via Bus Interchange in around 1h 29m.