Rome to Colchester by bus
Colchester lies 1,415 km (880 mi) north-west of Rome, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 39 min including stops, over roughly 1,727 km (1,073 mi) of road.
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| Rome | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2.3 million | 130,245 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
Clocks in Colchester are 1 h behind Rome right now, so a 25 h 39 min journey lands only 24 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Colchester
Crossing from Italy into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Rome to Colchester
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Staying in Colchester
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Common questions
How far is Colchester from Rome?
1,415 km (880 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome; by road roughly 1,727 km (1,073 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Colchester by bus?
About 25 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Colchester?
Colchester is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Colchester?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.