How to get from Saffron Walden to Colchester by bus?

From Saffron Walden to Colchester by bus

To get from Saffron Walden to Colchester you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 313 bus from Station Road, Saffron Walden station to The Queen Victoria, Great Dunmow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X20 bus and finally take the X20 bus from Bus Interchange, Braintree Town Centre station to Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The bus schedule from Saffron Walden may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

163min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 313313
Bus - X20X20
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Station Road, Saffron Walden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Saffron Walden
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Great Dunmow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Queen Victoria, Great Dunmow
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Braintree Town Centre
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Interchange, Braintree Town Centre
    24 min
  • 6
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Colchester
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    69 min
  • 8
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Saffron Walden to Colchester

The distance between Saffron Walden and Colchester is approximately 71 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Saffron Walden to Colchester by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Saffron Walden to Colchester

To check the bus timetable from Saffron Walden to Colchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Saffron Walden) and destination (Colchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 313, Bus line X20, Bus line X20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Saffron Walden and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Saffron Walden to Colchester?

    The 313 bus line goes from Station Road, Saffron Walden station near Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden to The Queen Victoria, Great Dunmow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till The Queen Victoria, Great Dunmow station near Colchester.

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

    The total travel time between Saffron Walden and Colchester by bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 313 bus from the Station Road, Saffron Walden stop near Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden.

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

    Get off the bus at the The Queen Victoria, Great Dunmow stop, which is closest to Colchester.

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