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The average bus between Swanley and Colchester takes 6h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanley 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 40m
Duration
94 mi
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
  4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
5h 18m

Swanley to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Swanley and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Home Gardens and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Kent CountryArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 6m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Go-CoachhireArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 34m • 5 changes

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    Kent CountryArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 20m • 5 changes

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    Kent CountryArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 28m • 5 changes

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    Go-CoachhireArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 58m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Go-CoachhireArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 34m • 5 changes

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    Kent CountryArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 20m • 5 changes

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    Kent CountryArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 28m • 5 changes

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    Go-CoachhireArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 58m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Go-CoachhireArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 34m • 5 changes

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    Kent CountryArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 20m • 5 changes

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    Kent CountryArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 28m • 5 changes

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    Go-CoachhireArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 58m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Go-CoachhireArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 34m • 5 changes

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    Kent CountryArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 20m • 5 changes

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    Kent CountryArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 28m • 5 changes

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    Go-CoachhireArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 58m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Kent CountryArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 32m • 5 changes

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    Kent CountryArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 38m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swanley 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.

Map of how to get from Swanley to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 94.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Osborne Street via Home Gardens, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 18m.

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