🚌 Bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Colchester
6 direct routes · about 73 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 19:15 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | First Essex | ~73 min | 40 | 06:20 | 19:15 | Bus Station (Stand 9) |
| 375 | First Essex | ~91 min | 18 | 06:00 | 18:15 | Bus Station (Stand 9) |
| 71 | First Essex | ~67 min | 2 | 18:40 | 20:45 | Bus Station (Stand 9) |
| UK007 | FlixBus | ~60 min | 1 | 21:20 | 21:20 | Coach Stop (NE-bound) |
| N08 | National Express | ~45 min | 1 | 00:45 | 00:45 | Station (Stand VA) |
| X71 | First Essex | ~54 min | 1 | 19:45 | 19:45 | Bus Station (Stand 9) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chelmsford City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chelmsford City Centre to Colchester?
6 routes run directly from Chelmsford City Centre to Colchester: the 371 (First Essex), the 375 (First Essex), the 71 (First Essex), the UK007 (FlixBus), the N08 (National Express), the X71 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Chelmsford City Centre to Colchester?
Around 73 minutes on the 371, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Colchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 371) leaves around 06:20 and the last around 19:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelmsford City Centre to Colchester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.