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Which bus from Bristol to Colchester is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bristol to Colchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £42
tomorrow
from £27
Thursday
Friday
from £28
Saturday
from £32
Sunday
Monday
from £26

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    20:45
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    05:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    14:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    21:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    18:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    8h 43m
    0
    07:57
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    16:40
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Colchester via London, you can save more than £21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 50m
      0
      04:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      07:00
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 20m
      0
      07:15
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      09:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save £21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    18:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    14:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    21:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    20:45
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    05:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    9h 6m
    0
    09:59
    Bristol
    Clifton Down
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Colchester via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 50m
      0
      04:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      07:00
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 20m
      0
      07:15
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      09:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 8m
    0
    10:57
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    9h 8m
    0
    12:42
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    21:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    8h 6m
    0
    10:59
    Bristol
    Clifton Down
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    9h 6m
    0
    12:44
    Bristol
    Clifton Down
    21:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    11:05
    Bristol
    University Queens Rd
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Colchester via London, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 50m
      0
      04:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      07:00
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 20m
      0
      07:15
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      09:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel Time is 3h 10m shorter, and you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    14:45
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    21:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    7h 38m
    0
    14:12
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    21:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    7h 36m
    0
    14:14
    Bristol
    Clifton Down
    21:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    14:20
    Bristol
    University Queens Rd
    21:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    18:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Colchester via London, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 50m
      0
      04:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      07:00
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 20m
      0
      07:15
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      09:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel Time is 2h 15m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 23m
    0
    08:17
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    16:40
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    8h 8m
    0
    10:57
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    9h 33m
    0
    15:42
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    9h 8m
    0
    12:42
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    21:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Colchester via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 50m
      0
      04:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      07:00
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      2h 20m
      0
      07:15
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      09:35
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel Time is 3h 18m shorter, and you will save £5

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bristol and Colchester?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bristol to Colchester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily coaches from Bristol to Colchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Bristol and Colchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 35 coaches from Bristol to Colchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Colchester, with 3 offers.

All facts for Bristol to Colchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 13 times by bus from Bristol to Colchester in one click. Book your Bristol to Colchester bus ticket starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus £26
Fastest Bus 6h 10m
Earliest Coach 05:50
Latest Coach 15:42
Daily Bus Connections 13 Ø
Distance 245.6 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Colchester?

Every day, 13 buses from 1 coach companies leave Bristol for Colchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 25/03/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 24/03
Tuesday 25/03
£42
Wednesday 26/03
£29
Thursday 27/03
Friday 28/03
£29
Saturday 29/03
£32
Sunday 30/03
Monday 31/03
£26
Tuesday 01/04
£28
Wednesday 02/04
Thursday 03/04
Friday 04/04
Saturday 05/04
£32
Sunday 06/04
Monday 07/04
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 09/04
Thursday 10/04
Friday 11/04
Saturday 12/04
£32
Sunday 13/04
Monday 14/04
Tuesday 15/04
Wednesday 16/04
Thursday 17/04
Friday 18/04
Saturday 19/04
Sunday 20/04

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Colchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Colchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £26, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Colchester. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £42.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Colchester, with £26. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £56.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Colchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bristol to Colchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bristol to Colchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bristol to Colchester are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bristol to Colchester?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bristol to Colchester timetable.

National Express from Bristol to Colchester

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Colchester:

Cheapest Price £26
Fastest Coach 6h 10m
Earliest Coach 05:50
Last Coach 15:42
Daily Connections 13 Ø
Found on 24/03/2025
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Colchester

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bristol and Colchester. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Colchester? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Colchester.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bristol to Colchester

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bristol to Colchester. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bristol to Colchester bus

How much does a Bristol Colchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol Colchester bus trip is available from £26 and takes 8h 23m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Colchester?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £26 to £74. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Colchester.

How many connections are available for the Bristol Colchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Colchester is offered by roughly 13 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Colchester from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Colchester is provided by National Express and takes 6h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £57. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Colchester?

The earliest bus to Colchester departs from Bristol at 05:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bristol to Colchester?

The latest bus to Colchester departs from Bristol at 15:42. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bristol Colchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol to Colchester can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Colchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Colchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Colchester from Bristol?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bristol Colchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Colchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Colchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Colchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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