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Bishop's Stortford to Colchester Coach Timetable
Coach from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester: Journey Information
There are 7 intercity coaches per day from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester. Traveling by coach from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester usually takes around 53 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 45 minutes.
| Distance | 32 mi (51 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 45m |
| Cheapest price | £13.18 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 7 | 0h 53m | £21.37 |
Book National Express from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester from £13. There are 7 National Express schedules from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Colchester. In Bishop's Stortford, National Express departs to Colchester from STANSTED Airport London (STN) and no other station. In Colchester, National Express arrives at East Hill/High Street and no other station.
An average trip on National Express from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester takes 0 hours and 53 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Colchester in 0 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 7 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Colchester.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester
The coach takes an average of 53 minutes to cover the 32 miles from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester. However, the fastest coach only takes 45 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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.
Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach 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, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
The first coach leaves at 01:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 7 scheduled coaches that travel from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester; ticket prices start at £33.89.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Bishop's Stortford?
Main departure station: STANSTED Airport London (STN)
Most coaches depart from the main station in Bishop's Stortford.
All coach stations in Bishop's Stortford:
STANSTED Airport London (STN)
Where does the coach arrive in Colchester?
Main arrival station: East Hill/High Street
All coaches from Bishop's Stortford arrive at one main station in Colchester.
Coach stations in Colchester:
East Hill/High Street
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