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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Wigan to Colchester. Traveling by coach from Wigan to Colchester usually takes around 10 hours and 18 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 9 hours and 53 minutes.
Distance | 186 mi (300 km) |
Shortest duration | 9h 53m |
Cheapest price | £36.54 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Wigan to Colchester?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Wigan 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 | 4 | 10h 18m | £51.25 |
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 18 minutes to cover the 186 miles from Wigan to Colchester. However, the fastest coach only takes 9 hours and 53 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.
The first coach leaves at 10:00 and the last coach leaves at 10:00. To see the times for all coaches from Wigan to Colchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Wigan to Colchester 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.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Wigan to Colchester; ticket prices start at £94.25.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Wigan?
Main departure station: Richmond St
Most coaches depart from the main station in Wigan.
All coach stations in Wigan:
Richmond St
Where does the coach arrive in Colchester?
Main arrival station: Railway Station Bus Stop
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Colchester.
Coach stations in Colchester:
Railway Station Bus Stop
12 Stanwell St
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