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Bishop's Stortford to Colchester Bus Schedule
Bus from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester: Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester. Traveling by bus from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester usually takes around 53 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 45 minutes.
| Distance | 32 mi (51 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 45m |
| Cheapest price | £13.10 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 7 | 0h 53m | £21.10 |
Book National Express from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester from £13. There are 7 trips per day offered by National Express 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) . In Colchester, National Express arrives at East Hill/High Street .
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. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Colchester.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester
The bus takes an average of 53 minutes to cover the 32 miles from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester. However, the fastest bus only takes 45 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Colchester, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bishop's Stortford to Colchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 7 scheduled buses 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 buses 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 £33.69.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bishop's Stortford?
Main departure station: STANSTED Airport London (STN)
Most buses depart from the main station in Bishop's Stortford.
All bus stations in Bishop's Stortford:
STANSTED Airport London (STN)
Where does the bus arrive in Colchester?
Main arrival station: East Hill/High Street
All buses from Bishop's Stortford arrive at one main station in Colchester.
All bus stations in Colchester:
East Hill/High Street
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