The average bus between Oldham and Colchester takes 9h and the fastest bus takes 7h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oldham 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 every 4 hours between Oldham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldham is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Oldham 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 Oldham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Oldham station and arriving at Colchester station via Golders Green Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Oldham to Colchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Oldham to Colchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Coach Stop station.
The distance between Oldham and Colchester is 274.1 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a bus from John Street to Coach Stop via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 46m.