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Colchester to Swindon Bus Schedule
Bus from Colchester to Swindon: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Colchester to Swindon. Traveling by bus from Colchester to Swindon usually takes around 7 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 6 hours,
| Distance | 117 mi (188 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $41.27 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Colchester to Swindon?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Colchester to Swindon. 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 | 7h 23m | $56.05 |
Book National Express from Colchester to Swindon from $41. There are 4 trips per day offered by National Express from Colchester to Swindon and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Swindon. In Colchester, National Express departs to Swindon from East Hill/High Street . In Swindon, National Express arrives at Sussex Square - Queen's Drive .
An average trip on National Express from Colchester to Swindon takes 7 hours and 23 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Swindon in 6 hours and 0 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Colchester to Swindon
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 23 minutes to cover the 117 miles from Colchester to Swindon. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours. 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Swindon. 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, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Colchester to Swindon, 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 Swindon?
Main arrival station: Sussex Square - Queen's Drive
All buses from Colchester arrive at one main station in Swindon.
All bus stations in Swindon:
Sussex Square - Queen's Drive
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