How to get from Colchester to Harlow by bus?

From Colchester to Harlow by bus

To get from Colchester to Harlow in Harlow, take the GREATER ANGLIA bus from Colchester station to Chelmsford station. Next, take the 59 bus from Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station to Temp Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 5959
Walk to Harlow
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Billericay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelmsford
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 9
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Harlow Town Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temp Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harlow
    Walk to
    Harlow
    Velizy Avenue
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Colchester to Harlow by bus and train

To get from Colchester to Harlow in Harlow, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87 bus from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station to Greyfriars, Colchester City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 717 bus and finally take the STANSTED EXPRESS train from Stansted Airport station to Harlow Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 717717
Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
Walk to Harlow
Leaves from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Brightlingsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greyfriars, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ha
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 717717
    Wait for bus
    717
    Stansted Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stansted Airport
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    STANSTED EXPRESS
    London Liverpool Street
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlow Town
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harlow
    Walk to
    Harlow
    Velizy Avenue
    1.56 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Colchester to Harlow

The distance between Colchester, Harlow and Harlow, Harlow is approximately 68.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colchester to Harlow by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Harlow – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Colchester

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

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

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

Public transport stations close to Harlow, Harlow

Harlow is located at Velizy Avenue, Harlow and the nearest public transport station is St Marks School, Tye Green.

Train stations close to Harlow:

  • Harlow Town
  • Roydon

Bus stations close to Harlow:

  • St Marks School, Tye Green
  • Leisure Centre, Harlow
  • Temp Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre

Related Routes

From Colchester to Harlow by bus and train

To get from Colchester to Harlow in Harlow, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87 bus from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station to Greyfriars, Colchester City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 717 bus and finally take the STANSTED EXPRESS train from Stansted Airport station to Harlow Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 717717
Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
Walk to Harlow
Leaves from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Brightlingsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greyfriars, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ha
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 717717
    Wait for bus
    717
    Stansted Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stansted Airport
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - STANSTED EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    STANSTED EXPRESS
    London Liverpool Street
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlow Town
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harlow
    Walk to
    Harlow
    Velizy Avenue
    1.56 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 717, Bus line STANSTED EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Harlow?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Colchester to Harlow?

    The GREATER ANGLIA bus line goes from Bus Replacement: Billericay station near Colchester in Colchester to Chelmsford station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chelmsford station near Harlow in Harlow.

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

    The total travel time between Colchester in Colchester and Harlow in Harlow by bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA bus from the Bus Replacement: Billericay stop near Colchester in Colchester.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chelmsford stop, which is closest to Harlow in Harlow.