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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Birmingham to Colchester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
tomorrow
Friday
$51
Saturday
$35
Sunday
$52
Monday
$45
Tuesday
$45

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 10m 9:55 AM Birmingham Coach Station 5:05 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $51
National Express 7h 15m 12:35 PM Birmingham Coach Station 7:50 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $51
National Express 7h 0m 6:45 PM Birmingham Coach Station 1:45 AM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $56
National Express 6h 30m 3:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 10:00 AM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $65
National Express 8h 50m 8:15 AM Birmingham Bearwood 5:05 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $75
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Colchester via Cambridge, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 15m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      11:20 AM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 2h 35m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      1:55 PM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      4:55 PM
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $22
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 20m 6:05 AM Birmingham Coach Station 12:25 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $35
National Express 7h 15m 12:35 PM Birmingham Coach Station 7:50 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $51
National Express 7h 0m 9:55 AM Birmingham Coach Station 4:55 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $52
National Express 7h 0m 6:45 PM Birmingham Coach Station 1:45 AM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $62
National Express 6h 35m 3:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 10:05 AM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $65
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Colchester via Cambridge, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 15m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      11:20 AM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 2h 35m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      1:55 PM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      4:55 PM
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $22
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 12:35 PM Birmingham Coach Station 7:50 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $52
National Express 7h 0m 9:55 AM Birmingham Coach Station 4:55 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $54
National Express 6h 20m 6:05 AM Birmingham Coach Station 12:25 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $55
National Express 7h 0m 6:45 PM Birmingham Coach Station 1:45 AM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $66
National Express 6h 35m 3:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 10:05 AM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $68
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Colchester via Cambridge, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 15m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      11:20 AM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 2h 35m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      1:55 PM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      4:55 PM
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $22
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 9:55 AM Birmingham Coach Station 4:55 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $45
National Express 6h 50m 1:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 7:50 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $45
National Express 7h 15m 6:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 1:45 AM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $59
National Express 6h 30m 3:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 10:00 AM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $65
National Express 8h 40m 8:15 AM Birmingham Bearwood 4:55 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $76
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Colchester via Cambridge, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 15m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      11:20 AM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 2h 35m
    • National Express
      3h 0m
      0
      1:55 PM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      4:55 PM
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $22
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 50m 1:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 7:50 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $45
National Express 7h 0m 9:55 AM Birmingham Coach Station 4:55 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $46
National Express 7h 15m 6:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 1:45 AM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $54
National Express 6h 30m 3:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 10:00 AM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $65
National Express 6h 25m 6:00 AM Birmingham Coach Station 12:25 PM Colchester East Hill House  Economy $75
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Colchester via Cambridge, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 15m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      11:20 AM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      12:15 PM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      2:55 PM
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $22
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $14

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Colchester is $35 on 5/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Colchester

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham and Colchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Birmingham to Colchester. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Birmingham and Colchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 22 buses from Birmingham to Colchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Colchester, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Colchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 10 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Colchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Colchester starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus $35
Fastest Bus 6h 20m
Earliest Bus 3:10 AM
Latest Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 125.5 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Colchester

Every day, 10 buses from 1 bus companies leave Birmingham for Colchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/03
Monday 05/04
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$51
Saturday 05/09
$35
Sunday 05/10
$52
Monday 05/11
$76
Tuesday 05/12
$45
Wednesday 05/13
$45
Thursday 05/14
$80
Friday 05/15
$52
Saturday 05/16
$35
Sunday 05/17
$80
Monday 05/18
$45
Tuesday 05/19
$45
Wednesday 05/20
$45
Thursday 05/21
$84
Friday 05/22
$51
Saturday 05/23
$80
Sunday 05/24
$43
Monday 05/25
$82
Tuesday 05/26
$45
Wednesday 05/27
$80
Thursday 05/28
$45
Friday 05/29
$51
Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Colchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Colchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $35, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Colchester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $51.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Colchester, with $35. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Colchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Birmingham to Colchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Birmingham to Colchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Birmingham to Colchester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Colchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Birmingham and Colchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Colchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Birmingham to Colchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Birmingham to Colchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Birmingham to Colchester bus

How much does a Birmingham Colchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 6h 20m to reach Colchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham to Colchester?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $105. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Colchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Birmingham to Colchester each day?

Every day, the Birmingham to Colchester bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Birmingham to Colchester take?

The fastest bus from Birmingham to Colchester is offered by National Express and takes 6h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $35. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Colchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Colchester from Birmingham starts at 3:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Birmingham to Colchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham for Colchester starts at 6:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Birmingham Colchester route?

When traveling by bus from Birmingham to Colchester, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Colchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham and Colchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Birmingham to Colchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Birmingham Colchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Colchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Birmingham to Colchester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Birmingham to Colchester?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 10 daily trips between Birmingham and Colchester. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Birmingham to Colchester?

Prices and availability for 10 trips between Birmingham and Colchester change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham to Colchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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