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Colchester to Bishop's Stortford Bus Schedule
Bus from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford: Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford. Traveling by bus from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford usually takes around 57 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 50 minutes.
| Distance | 32 mi (51 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 50m |
| Cheapest price | £13.13 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 7 | 0h 57m | £20.91 |
Book National Express from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford from £13. There are 7 trips per day offered by National Express from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Bishop's Stortford. In Colchester, National Express departs to Bishop's Stortford from East Hill/High Street . In Bishop's Stortford, National Express arrives at STANSTED Airport London (STN) .
An average trip on National Express from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford takes 0 hours and 57 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Bishop's Stortford in 0 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 7 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Bishop's Stortford.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford
The bus takes an average of 57 minutes to cover the 32 miles from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford. However, the fastest bus only takes 50 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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 bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 7 scheduled buses that travel from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Colchester to Bishop's Stortford; ticket prices start at £34.14.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Colchester?
Main departure station: East Hill/High Street
Most buses depart from the main station in Colchester.
All bus stations in Colchester:
East Hill/High Street
Where does the bus arrive in Bishop's Stortford?
Main arrival station: STANSTED Airport London (STN)
All buses from Colchester arrive at one main station in Bishop's Stortford.
All bus stations in Bishop's Stortford:
STANSTED Airport London (STN)
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