Buses to Colchester from Chelmsford

The journey to Colchester from Chelmsford takes just 59 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 45 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Chelmsford at 06:00.

First Essex schedule

First Essex operates between Chelmsford and Colchester 7 days per week.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Chelmsford and Colchester?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Chelmsford to Colchester, departing as early as 06:00.

• How long is the bus trip from Chelmsford to Colchester?

  The fastest bus to Colchester from Chelmsford takes 59 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 41 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Colchester from Chelmsford?

  It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

• Which bus companies operate between Chelmsford and Colchester?

  First Essex run buses to Colchester from Chelmsford.

• What time is the earliest bus from Chelmsford to Colchester?

  The first bus to Colchester from Chelmsford leaves at 06:00. The journey takes about 1 hour.

• When is the last bus to Colchester from Chelmsford?

  The last bus leaves Chelmsford at 22:30, arriving into Colchester at 23:40. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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