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Swindon to Colchester Bus Schedule
Bus from Swindon to Colchester: Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Swindon to Colchester. Traveling by bus from Swindon to Colchester usually takes around 6 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 26 minutes.
| Distance | 117 mi (188 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 26m |
| Cheapest price | $40.10 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Swindon to Colchester?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Swindon 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 | 5 | 6h 36m | $81.17 |
Book National Express from Swindon to Colchester from $40. There are 5 trips per day offered by National Express from Swindon to Colchester and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Colchester. In Swindon, National Express departs to Colchester from Sussex Square - Queen's Drive . In Colchester, National Express arrives at East Hill/High Street .
An average trip on National Express from Swindon to Colchester takes 6 hours and 36 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Colchester in 5 hours and 26 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 5 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Colchester.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Swindon to Colchester
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 117 miles from Swindon to Colchester. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 26 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 Swindon to Colchester 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, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Swindon to Colchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Swindon?
Main departure station: Sussex Square - Queen's Drive
Most buses depart from the main station in Swindon.
All bus stations in Swindon:
Sussex Square - Queen's Drive
Where does the bus arrive in Colchester?
Main arrival station: East Hill/High Street
All buses from Swindon arrive at one main station in Colchester.
All bus stations in Colchester:
East Hill/High Street
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