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Colchester to Coventry Coach Timetable

Coach from Colchester to Coventry: Journey Information

There are 8 intercity coaches per day from Colchester to Coventry. Traveling by coach from Colchester to Coventry usually takes around 6 hours and 38 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Distance108 mi (174 km)
Shortest duration3h 45m
Cheapest price£38.97
Most frequent serviceNational Express
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What coach companies travel from Colchester to Coventry?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Colchester to Coventry. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express86h 39m£53.06
  • Book National Express from Colchester to Coventry from £39. There are 8 National Express schedules from Colchester to Coventry and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Coventry. In Colchester, National Express departs to Coventry from East Hill/High Street and no other station. In Coventry, National Express arrives at Coventry CWG Ticket Holders and no other station.

    An average trip on National Express from Colchester to Coventry takes 6 hours and 39 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Coventry in 3 hours and 45 minutes .

    On weekends, National Express offers 8 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Coventry.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Colchester to Coventry

The coach takes an average of 6 hours and 38 minutes to cover the 108 miles from Colchester to Coventry. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 45 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.

"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Coventry. 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, Friday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go."

The first coach leaves at 02:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from Colchester to Coventry, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 8 scheduled coaches that travel from Colchester to Coventry every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.

City Information

Coventry

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Coventry, located in the West Midlands of England, has been a large settlement for many centuries. Home to the architecturally-stunning Coventry Cathedral, the city offers a wonderfully diverse experience of its medieval history contrasted with the city's modern resurgence.

If you are into cars, planes, or anything transport, then it's worth checking out the Coventry Transport Museum; here, you can enjoy a unique day out discovering vehicles that defined history.

If you'd prefer to spend time in the fresh air, then try taking a walk through FarGo Village. Filled with unique retailers, crafts, music, cafes, and markets, this hidden gem is an exciting place to spend an afternoon exploring, with the guarantee that there will be something there for everyone.

Once your feet are tired from walking, Coombe Abbey Park is waiting to provide a relaxing place to sit by the lake, feed the ducks, or perhaps enjoy a picnic in one of the beautiful surrounding gardens.

Accessing Coventry is easy, thanks to its location right in the heart of England. Close to two large airports, Birmingham International and Heathrow, and the smaller East Midlands Airport, Coventry is very accessible by air. Coventry is also on the West Coast Main Line train service, with regular trains connecting to many destinations. National Express and FlixBus service also operates seven days a week, offering journeys to London and beyond.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Colchester?

Main departure station: East Hill/High Street

Most coaches depart from the main station in Colchester.

All coach stations in Colchester:

  • East Hill/High Street

Where does the coach arrive in Coventry?

Main arrival station: Coventry CWG Ticket Holders

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

Coach stations in Coventry:

  • Coventry CWG Ticket Holders

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