The average bus between Leeds and Colchester takes 8h 3m and the fastest bus takes 6h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 5 times a day between Leeds and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leeds 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 Leeds to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Colchester station via Golders Green Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Leeds to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Stop station.
Book your Leeds to Colchester bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Leeds and Colchester is 268.5 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 7h 9m.