The average bus between Eltham and Colchester takes 3h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Eltham 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 every 4 hours between Eltham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at North Greenwich Station and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Eltham to Colchester? 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 Eltham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Eltham to Colchester bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from North Greenwich Station.
Eltham to Colchester bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Coach Stop station.
The distance between Eltham and Colchester is 76.4 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a bus from Eltham High Street / Passey Place to Coach Stop via North Greenwich Station, Stratford City Bus Station, London Stratford City Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 3h 38m.