The average bus between Hitchin and Colchester takes 7h 41m and the fastest bus takes 4h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hitchin 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 3 times a day between Hitchin and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Colchester station via Temp Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Hitchin to Colchester bus services, operated by Centrebus, depart from Bus Station.
Hitchin to Colchester bus services, operated by Centrebus, arrive at Osborne Street station.
The distance between Hitchin and Colchester is 81.8 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a bus from Bancroft to Osborne Street via Bus Station, Temp Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 4m.