Harpenden to Colchester Buses

Harpenden to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Harpenden and Colchester takes 7h 1m and the fastest bus takes 5h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harpenden 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.

7h 1m
Duration: 87 mi
Distance: £11
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Line 724 bus, bus

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Take the bus from Hatfield station to Temp Bus Stationbus 724
Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...

5h 24m

£7–13

Harpenden to Colchester bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Harpenden and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Hatfield station and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:53 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
10h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:41 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 2:53 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 4:08 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:41 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
7:44 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 2:53 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:41 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
7:44 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 2:53 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:41 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
7:44 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 2:53 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 4:04 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harpenden 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.

Harpenden to Colchester buses

Trip Overview

Line 724 bus, bus

Harpenden to Colchester bus times

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:53 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:41 AM → 12:34 PM

7:17 AM → 1:45 PM

8:48 AM → 2:53 PM

9:45 AM → 4:08 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:41 AM → 12:34 PM

7:44 AM → 1:45 PM

8:48 AM → 2:53 PM

9:45 AM → 4:04 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:41 AM → 12:34 PM

7:44 AM → 1:45 PM

8:48 AM → 2:53 PM

9:45 AM → 4:04 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:41 AM → 12:34 PM

7:44 AM → 1:45 PM

8:48 AM → 2:53 PM

9:45 AM → 4:04 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Colchester, England?

Bus from Hatfield station to Temp Bus Station

Bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street

Harpenden to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

Line 724 bus, bus

Harpenden to Colchester bus times

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:53 PM → 7:50 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:41 AM → 12:34 PM

7:17 AM → 1:45 PM

8:48 AM → 2:53 PM

9:45 AM → 4:08 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:41 AM → 12:34 PM

7:44 AM → 1:45 PM

8:48 AM → 2:53 PM

9:45 AM → 4:04 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:41 AM → 12:34 PM

7:44 AM → 1:45 PM

8:48 AM → 2:53 PM

9:45 AM → 4:04 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:41 AM → 12:34 PM

7:44 AM → 1:45 PM

8:48 AM → 2:53 PM

9:45 AM → 4:04 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Colchester, England?

Bus from Hatfield station to Temp Bus Station

Bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street

Bus trips from Harpenden

Bus trips to Colchester

Alternative transport options

8:53 PM → 7:50 AM
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