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Horley to Colchester Bus Schedule
Bus from Horley to Colchester: Journey Information
There are 14 intercity buses per day from Horley to Colchester. Traveling by bus from Horley to Colchester usually takes around 6 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 5 hours,
| Distance | 68 mi (109 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 0m |
| Cheapest price | £25.34 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Horley to Colchester?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Horley 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 | 14 | 6h 5m | £55.06 |
Book National Express from Horley to Colchester from £25. There are 14 trips per day offered by National Express from Horley to Colchester and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Colchester. In Horley, National Express departs to Colchester from Gatwick Airport South Terminal (LGW) and one other station. In Colchester, National Express arrives at East Hill/High Street .
An average trip on National Express from Horley to Colchester takes 6 hours and 5 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Colchester in 5 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 14 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Colchester.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Horley to Colchester
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 68 miles from Horley to Colchester. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 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.
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, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Horley to Colchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Horley?
Main departure station: Gatwick Airport South Terminal (LGW)
Horley has two bus stations with service to Colchester.
All bus stations in Horley:
Gatwick Airport South Terminal (LGW)
GATWICK Airport London North (LGW)
Where does the bus arrive in Colchester?
Main arrival station: East Hill/High Street
All buses from Horley arrive at one main station in Colchester.
All bus stations in Colchester:
East Hill/High Street
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