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What is the best way to travel from Coventry to Colchester?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Colchester from Coventry. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 15m
£47
£57
14
Train
4h 7m
£70
£70
2
Flight
3h 45m
£101
£143
23

What is the cheapest way to reach Colchester from Coventry?

You can get to Colchester with just £47 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £50
tomorrow
from £75
Thursday
from £62
Friday
from £50
Saturday
from £51
Sunday
from £47
Monday

    Cheapest Buses today

  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    21:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    12:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £78

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    08:00
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    14:20
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £75
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    16:30
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    22:20
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £75

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    19:00
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £62
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    18:25
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £64
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    04:20
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    09:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £69
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    06:55
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £69
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 45m
    0
    17:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    21:05
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £101
  • Ryanair
    6h 45m
    0
    09:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:00
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £124
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 45m
    0
    15:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:40
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £146
  • Ryanair
    12h 10m
    0
    07:30
    East Midlands Airport
    East Midlands Airport
    19:40
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £170

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    06:55
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    10:45
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    16:40
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    12:30
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    19:00
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • West Midlands Trains
    4h 7m
    0
    05:39
    Coventry
    Central Station
    09:46
    Colchester
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £70
  • West Midlands Trains
    4h 26m
    0
    05:39
    Coventry
    Central Station
    10:05
    Colchester
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £70

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    18:25
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    06:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    08:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    14:40
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    04:20
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    09:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    19:00
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    18:25
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48

What are the fastest trips from Coventry to Colchester?

You can get to Colchester from Coventry in just 3h 45m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 6h 20m
tomorrow
from 5h 50m
Thursday
from 3h 45m
Friday
from 4h 7m
Saturday
from 5h 40m
Sunday
from 5h 15m
Monday

    Fastest Buses today

  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    21:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    12:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £78

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    16:30
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    22:20
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £75
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    08:00
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    14:20
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £75

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 45m
    0
    17:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    21:05
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £101
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 45m
    0
    15:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:40
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £146
  • Ryanair
    6h 45m
    0
    09:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:00
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £124
  • Jet2.com
    8h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:00
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £172
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    04:20
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    09:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £69
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    06:55
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £69
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    08:50
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    14:40
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £69
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    19:00
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £62

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • West Midlands Trains
    4h 7m
    0
    05:39
    Coventry
    Central Station
    09:46
    Colchester
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £70
  • West Midlands Trains
    4h 26m
    0
    05:39
    Coventry
    Central Station
    10:05
    Colchester
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £70
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    06:55
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    04:20
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    09:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    10:45
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    16:40
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    19:00
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    06:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    08:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    14:40
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    10:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:40
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    04:20
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    09:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    06:55
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    19:00
    Coventry
    Pool Meadow Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Coventry to Colchester

What are the most popular stations in Coventry and Colchester?

In Coventry, you will usually depart from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Central Station or Cannon Park, while in Colchester you will be arriving at East Hill House, University of Essex or Coach Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Colchester from Coventry? With 5 connections between 2 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Coventry and Colchester, you can pay as low as £47 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Colchester in just 3h 45m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Coventry and Colchester are National Express, West Midlands Trains and EasyJet Airline, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Coventry and Colchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Coventry Airport or to Wivenhoe, and look at flights from East Midlands Airport, and landing at London Southend Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Coventry to Colchester?

The most popular companies between Coventry and Colchester, are National Express, West Midlands Trains and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: West Midlands Trains

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Ryanair and Jet2.com

All you need to know when you travel from Coventry to Colchester

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Coventry to Colchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Coventry to Colchester

How can I reach Colchester from Coventry?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Colchester from Coventry.

How far is Colchester from Coventry?

The distance between Coventry and Colchester is 175.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Coventry and Colchester?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 30 kgs, and a flight 43 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Coventry to Colchester?

You can get to Colchester with just £47 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Coventry to Colchester?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Colchester in just 3h 45m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Coventry and to Colchester

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Coventry and to Colchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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