Oxford to Colchester Buses

Oxford to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oxford and Colchester takes 6h 24m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 24m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: £26
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 737

5h 43m

£22–34

Oxford to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Oxford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:22 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
4:05 AM → 10:37 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:05 AM → 10:37 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:05 AM → 10:37 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:05 AM → 10:37 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:05 AM → 10:37 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:05 AM → 10:14 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 12:30 PM
6h • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 2:36 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
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