Bus Harlow to Colchester from £6 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Harlow and Colchester takes 2h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harlow 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.

2h 51m
Duration: 45 mi
Distance: £6
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Burnt Mill School to Bus Stationbus 59
Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...

2h 29m

£4–7

Harlow to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Harlow and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlow is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:04 PM
3h • 1 change
10:07 AM → 12:34 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:59 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 12:53 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

8:59 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 2:57 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:04 PM
3h • 1 change
10:07 AM → 12:34 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:04 PM
3h • 1 change
10:07 AM → 12:34 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:04 PM
3h • 1 change
10:07 AM → 12:34 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:04 PM
3h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harlow 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.