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The average bus between Maidstone and Colchester takes 8h 10m and the fastest bus takes 5h 40m. There is a bus service every few hours from Maidstone 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.

8h 10m
Duration
108 mi
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
  4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
6h 11m

Maidstone to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Maidstone and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Waterfront Bus Station and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 44m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 43m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 42m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 10m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 50m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 1m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 56m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 26m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 41m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 41m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 39m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 34m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 32m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 34m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 42m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 51m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 32m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 34m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 42m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 51m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidstone 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.

Map of how to get from Maidstone to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 107.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Pudding Lane to Osborne Street via Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 11m.

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