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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Durham to Colchester. Traveling by bus from Durham to Colchester usually takes around 15 hours and 44 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 224 mi (360 km) |
Shortest duration | 15h 25m |
Cheapest price | $57.30 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Durham to Colchester?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Durham to Colchester. National Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
National Express | 2 | 15h 45m | $66.88 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 44 minutes to cover the 360 kilometers from Durham to Colchester. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Colchester. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Colchester, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00am. To see the times for all buses from Durham to Colchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Durham to Colchester. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Durham to Colchester; ticket prices start at $249.73.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Durham?
Main departure station: Durham
Most buses depart from the main station in Durham.
All bus stations in Durham:
Durham
Where does the bus arrive in Colchester?
Main arrival station: East Hill/High Street
All buses from Durham arrive at one main station in Colchester.
Bus stations in Colchester:
East Hill/High Street
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