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How to get from Hayes to Colchester by bus?

By bus

To get from Hayes to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 278 bus from Uxbridge County Court (E) station to Heathrow Central Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 727 bus and finally take the X20 bus from Coach Station, Stansted Airport station to Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Bus - 278278
Bus - 727727
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Uxbridge County Court (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hayes
  • 2
    Bus - 278278
    Wait for bus
    278
    Heathrow Central
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station
    ID N
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Airport
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 727727
    Wait for bus
    727
    Great Yarmouth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 14
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Colchester
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    102 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via SL9, 727 and X20

To get from Hayes to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL9 bus from Hayes / the Grapes (Q) station to Heathrow Central Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 727 bus and finally take the X20 bus from Coach Station, Stansted Airport station to Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min.

246min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL9SL9
Bus - 727727
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Hayes / the Grapes (Q)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hayes / the Grapes (Q)
    ID Q
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL9SL9
    Wait for bus
    SL9
    Heathrow Central
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station
    ID N
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Airport
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 727727
    Wait for bus
    727
    Great Yarmouth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 14
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Colchester
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    102 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hayes to Colchester

The distance between Hayes, Colchester and Colchester, Colchester is approximately 81.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 243 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hayes to Colchester by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Hayes

Hayes is located at Hayes, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Uxbridge County Court (FF).

Tube stations close to Hayes:

  • Hillingdon

Train stations close to Hayes:

  • Southall
  • Hayes & Harlington
  • West Drayton

Bus stations close to Hayes:

  • Uxbridge County Court (FF)
  • Uxbridge County Court (F)
  • Whittington Avenue (C)

Public transport stations close to Colchester, Colchester

Colchester is located at Colchester, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester

Alternative route by bus via SL9, 727 and X20

To get from Hayes to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL9 bus from Hayes / the Grapes (Q) station to Heathrow Central Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 727 bus and finally take the X20 bus from Coach Station, Stansted Airport station to Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min.

246min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL9SL9
Bus - 727727
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Hayes / the Grapes (Q)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hayes / the Grapes (Q)
    ID Q
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL9SL9
    Wait for bus
    SL9
    Heathrow Central
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station
    ID N
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Airport
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 727727
    Wait for bus
    727
    Great Yarmouth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 14
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Colchester
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    102 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hayes to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 243 minutes, using Bus line 278, Bus line 727, Bus line X20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hayes to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 246 minutes, using Bus line SL9, Bus line 727, Bus line X20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hayes and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hayes to Colchester?

    The 278 bus line goes from Heathrow Central station near Hayes in London to Heathrow Central Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Heathrow Central Bus Station station near Colchester in Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hayes to Colchester by bus?

    The total travel time between Hayes in London and Colchester in Colchester by bus is about 4 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hayes to get to Colchester?

    Get on the 278 bus from the Heathrow Central stop near Hayes in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hayes and Colchester?

    Get off the bus at the Heathrow Central Bus Station stop, which is closest to Colchester in Colchester.

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