Buses to Colchester from Clacton-on-Sea

The journey to Colchester from Clacton-on-Sea takes just 36 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 36 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Clacton-on-Sea at 06:34.

First Essex schedule

First Essex operates between Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 7
Shortest trip 36 minutes
First departure 08:10
Last departure 21:20

Travel from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester with Hedingham & Chambers in 39 minutes.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 32
Shortest trip 39 minutes
First departure 06:34
Last departure 18:40

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester, departing as early as 06:34.

  • How long is the bus trip from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester?

    The fastest bus to Colchester from Clacton-on-Sea takes 36 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 47 minutes longer.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Colchester from Clacton-on-Sea?

    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 Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester?

    Hedingham & Chambers and First Essex run buses to Colchester from Clacton-on-Sea.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester?

    The first bus to Colchester from Clacton-on-Sea leaves at 06:34. The journey takes 36 minutes.

  • When is the last bus to Colchester from Clacton-on-Sea?

    The last bus leaves Clacton-on-Sea at 18:40, arriving into Colchester at 19:34. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Colchester

Bus to Days Shortest trip Distance
Capel Saint Mary
  • Daily except Sunday
28 minutes 9.9 miles
Dedham
  • Daily
15 minutes 6.1 miles
Saint Osyth
  • Daily
27 minutes 9.8 miles
Shotley Gate
  • Daily
1 hour 12 minutes 16 miles
Walton-on-the-Naze
  • Daily except Sunday
43 minutes 16 miles
West Bergholt
  • Daily
6 minutes 2.8 miles
West Mersea
  • Daily
17 minutes 7.7 miles
Witham
  • Daily
34 minutes 13 miles