National Express14.14 kg CO₂
11:45Coach Station Mill Lane
7h 20m
19:05East Hill House
direct
Birmingham to Colchester Bus
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- Lowest price from ≈ €35.49 £30.50
- Average duration 5h 17m
- Connections per day 9
- Distance 202 km
- CO₂ per person 18 kg
bus from Birmingham to Colchester
The journey from Birmingham to Colchester is about 202 km. On average a bus trip takes 5h 17m with 9 connections per day.
| Lowest price | ≈ €35.49 £30.50 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 5h 17m |
| Connections per day | 9 |
| Lowest price | ≈ €35.49 £30.50 |
| Highest price | ≈ €52.60 £45.20 |
| First departure | 03:30 AM |
| Last departure | 11:45 PM |
| Distance | 202 km |
| Departure | Birmingham |
| Arrival | Colchester |
| Travel operator | National Express National Express |
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≈ €51.44 £44.20
National Express14.14 kg CO₂
18:15Coach Station Mill Lane
7h
01:15East Hill House
direct
National Express14.14 kg CO₂
21:15Coach Station Mill Lane
8h 35m
05:50East Hill House
direct
National Express14.14 kg CO₂
18:15Birmingham, Coach Station
5h 20m
01:15Colchester Town
2 changes
National Express14.14 kg CO₂
18:15Coach Station Mill Lane
7h
01:15East Hill House
direct
National Express14.14 kg CO₂
21:15Birmingham, Coach Station
5h 20m
05:50Colchester Town
2 changes
Next departures from Birmingham to Colchester
Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.
National Express ≈ €42.88 £36.90
03:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
09:45 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €44.04 £37.90
05:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
12:10 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €45.20 £38.90
07:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
14:40 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €38.93 £33.50
11:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
19:05 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €52.52 £45.20
15:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
21:50 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €35.44 £30.50
18:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
01:15 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €38.93 £33.50
21:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
05:50 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €47.64 £41.00
23:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
09:45 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €42.88 £36.90
03:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
09:45 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €44.04 £37.90
05:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
12:10 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €45.20 £38.90
07:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
14:40 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €38.93 £33.50
11:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
19:05 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €52.52 £45.20
15:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
21:50 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €35.44 £30.50
18:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
01:15 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €38.93 £33.50
21:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
05:50 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €47.64 £41.00
23:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
09:45 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €42.88 £36.90
03:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
09:45 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €44.04 £37.90
05:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
12:10 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €45.20 £38.90
07:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
14:40 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €38.93 £33.50
11:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
19:05 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €52.52 £45.20
15:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
21:50 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €35.44 £30.50
18:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
01:15 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €38.93 £33.50
21:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
05:50 Colchester Town
National Express ≈ €47.64 £41.00
23:45 Birmingham, Coach Station
09:45 Colchester Town
Carriers on this route
Learn more about carriers on this route.
National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise.
Facility description
Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.
Facilities Description
Luggage
National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.
Food and drink
Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.
Power sockets
USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.
Accessibility
Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 14.14kg
bus 15.15kg
flight 40.4kg
carpool 32.32kg
FAQ
A bus ticket from Birmingham to Colchester costs ≈ €43.36 (£37.26). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ €35.49 (£30.50).
The cheapest ticket from Birmingham to Colchester costs ≈ €35.49 (£30.50). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Birmingham and Colchester are 202 km apart.
The journey from Birmingham to Colchester takes about 5h 17m on average. The fastest option takes 4h 45m.
This route is served by 1 operators: National Express.
There are about 9 connections per day from Birmingham to Colchester.
The first bus from Birmingham to Colchester leaves at 03:30 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last bus from Birmingham to Colchester leaves at 11:45 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The bus we found costs ≈ €35.49 (£30.50) but prices can change.
There are about 0 direct connections from Birmingham to Colchester.
The shortest bus journey between Birmingham and Colchester takes 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct bus between Birmingham and Colchester.
The bus journey from Birmingham to Colchester generates 18 kg of CO₂.