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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ingatestone and Colchester takes 2h 21m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ingatestone 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 21m
Duration
32 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
1h 58m
£4–6

Ingatestone to Colchester bus times

Buses run hourly between Ingatestone and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ingatestone is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Retail Market and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 20m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 25m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 35m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 30m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 1m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 5m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 51m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 51m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 50m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 40m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 29m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 31.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

First Essex operates a bus from Cathedral to Osborne Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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