The average bus between Epping and Colchester takes 4h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Epping 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 Epping and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Epping is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Two Brewers and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Epping 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 Epping to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Two Brewers station and arriving at Osborne Street station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Epping to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Two Brewers station.
Epping to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Osborne Street station.
The distance between Epping and Colchester is 58.6 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a bus from Church to Osborne Street via Two Brewers and Bus Station in around 3h 11m.