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Chester to Colchester coach

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Journey Information

There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Chester to Colchester. Traveling by coach from Chester to Colchester usually takes around 10 hours and 38 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 9 hours and 40 minutes.

Distance183 mi (294 km)
Shortest duration9h 40m
Cheapest price£73.89
Most frequent serviceNational Express
Coach lines1

What coach companies travel from Chester to Colchester?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Chester 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.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express210h 38m£73.98
  • 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 coach takes an average of 10 hours and 38 minutes to cover the 183 miles from Chester to Colchester. However, the fastest coach only takes 9 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Travel trends tend to vary greatly for coach trips from Chester to Colchester."

The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 07:00. To see the times for all coaches from Chester to Colchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Chester to Colchester. However, neither coach offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer coaches during the trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Chester?

Main departure station: Gorse Stacks Bus Interchange

Most coaches depart from the main station in Chester.

All coach stations in Chester:

  • Gorse Stacks Bus Interchange

Where does the coach arrive in Colchester?

Main arrival station: East Hill/High Street

All coaches from Chester arrive at one main station in Colchester.

Coach stations in Colchester:

  • East Hill/High Street

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