The average bus between Lyon and Colchester takes 20h 46m and the fastest bus takes 17h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 Lyon and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and take an average of 20h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lyon 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 Lyon to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Colchester station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.
Lyon to Colchester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Colchester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Coach Stop station.
Book your Lyon to Colchester bus tickets online with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Lyon and Colchester is 741 km. The road distance is 1,044 km.
You can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Coach Stop via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 19h 42m.