The average bus between Harwich and Colchester takes 1h 22m and the fastest bus takes 1h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich 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 4 times a day between Harwich and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harwich station and arriving at Colchester station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
Harwich to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Mayflower Avenue station.
Harwich to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Greyfriars station.
Book your Harwich to Colchester bus tickets online with First Essex.
The distance between Harwich and Colchester is 26.7 km. The road distance is 37 km.
First Essex operates a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Greyfriars hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 20m.