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Colchester to Dartford Bus Schedule
Bus from Colchester to Dartford: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Colchester to Dartford. Traveling by bus from Colchester to Dartford usually takes around 6 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 42 mi (68 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $38.88 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Colchester to Dartford?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Colchester to Dartford. 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 | 4 | 6h 48m | $49.61 |
Book National Express from Colchester to Dartford from $39. There are 4 trips per day offered by National Express from Colchester to Dartford and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Dartford. In Colchester, National Express departs to Dartford from East Hill/High Street . In Dartford, National Express arrives at Bluewater Shopping Centre .
An average trip on National Express from Colchester to Dartford takes 6 hours and 48 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Dartford in 5 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Dartford.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Colchester to Dartford
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 42 miles from Colchester to Dartford. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
Because many passengers travel from Colchester to Dartford at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Colchester to Dartford, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 Dartford?
Main arrival station: Bluewater Shopping Centre
All buses from Colchester arrive at one main station in Dartford.
All bus stations in Dartford:
Bluewater Shopping Centre
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