The average bus between Oban and Colchester takes 17h 57m and the fastest bus takes 16h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oban 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 Oban and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Stn and take an average of 17h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Oban 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 Oban to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Colchester station via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.
Oban to Colchester bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.
Oban to Colchester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Coach Stop station.
The distance between Oban and Colchester is 652 km. The road distance is 935 km.
You can take a bus from Corran Halls to Coach Stop via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 15h 38m.