The average bus between Launceston and Colchester takes 12h 50m and the fastest bus takes 10h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Launceston 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 Launceston and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Launceston is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 12h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Launceston 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 Launceston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Launceston station and arriving at Colchester station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
Launceston to Colchester bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Railway Station.
Launceston to Colchester bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Coach Stop station.
The distance between Launceston and Colchester is 391.8 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a bus from Prouts Court Flats to Coach Stop via Railway Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 11h 6m.