Derby to Colchester Buses

Derby to Colchester buses

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The average bus between Derby and Colchester takes 6h 41m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby 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.

6h 41m
Duration: 164 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...

6h 37m

£24–43

Derby to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Derby and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at St Margaret's Bus Station and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:10 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
6:05 PM → 1:45 AM
Arrives next day
7h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

2:40 AM → 10:00 AM
7h 20m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

2:40 AM → 10:00 AM
7h 20m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

2:40 AM → 10:05 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:40 AM → 10:05 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:25 AM → 10:00 AM
7h 35m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2:25 AM → 10:00 AM
7h 35m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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