The average bus between Exeter and Colchester takes 8h 34m and the fastest bus takes 7h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 5 times a day between Exeter and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Colchester station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Exeter to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Stop station.
Book your Exeter to Colchester bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Exeter and Colchester is 334.2 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 7h 21m.