The average bus between Peterlee and Colchester takes 12h 15m and the fastest bus takes 11h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Peterlee 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 twice daily between Peterlee and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 1:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Peterlee is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stand 11 and take an average of 12h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Peterlee 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 Peterlee to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Peterlee station and arriving at Colchester station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
Peterlee to Colchester bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.
Peterlee to Colchester bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Coach Stop station.
The distance between Peterlee and Colchester is 352.2 km. The road distance is 538 km.
You can take a bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand H to Coach Stop via Bus Station Stand 11, O2 Centre, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 30m.