Nottingham to Colchester Buses

Nottingham to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Nottingham and Colchester takes 6h 5m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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.

6h 5m
Duration: 155 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...

5h 51m

£23–42

Nottingham to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Nottingham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at St Margaret's Bus Station and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:20 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:55 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
3:40 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
6:45 PM → 1:45 AM
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7h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:00 AM
6h 35m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 7:50 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:05 AM
6h 40m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:55 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:05 AM
6h 40m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 2:55 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:55 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:05 AM → 10:00 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
12:05 PM → 4:55 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:05 AM → 10:00 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
12:05 PM → 4:55 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:05 AM → 10:00 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 2:55 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
12:05 PM → 4:55 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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.

Nottingham to Colchester buses

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Nottingham to Colchester bus times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:20 AM → 2:55 PM

12:25 PM → 4:55 PM

3:40 PM → 10:50 PM

6:45 PM → 1:45 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:00 AM

6:15 AM → 12:25 PM

10:20 AM → 3:00 PM

12:25 PM → 7:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:05 AM

6:35 AM → 12:25 PM

8:15 AM → 2:55 PM

12:25 PM → 4:55 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

3:25 AM → 10:05 AM

6:35 AM → 12:25 PM

8:15 AM → 2:55 PM

12:25 PM → 4:55 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:05 AM → 10:00 AM

6:15 AM → 12:25 PM

10:20 AM → 2:55 PM

12:05 PM → 4:55 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:05 AM → 10:00 AM

6:15 AM → 12:25 PM

10:20 AM → 2:55 PM

12:05 PM → 4:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:05 AM → 10:00 AM

6:15 AM → 12:25 PM

10:20 AM → 2:55 PM

12:05 PM → 4:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station

Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop

Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station

Bus trips from Nottingham

Bus trips to Colchester

Alternative transport options

6:45 PM → 1:45 AM
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