London to Colchester bus

Fri, Dec 06
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Cheap bus tickets from London to Colchester

Showing times and prices for Dec 06

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
National Express
10:00PM3h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:15AMColchester
$381One-way
1 transfer
2nd Cheapest
National Express
06:00PM3h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:50PMColchester
$401One-way
1 transfer
2nd Cheapest
National Express
08:30AM3h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:10PMColchester
$401One-way
1 transfer
National Express
02:40AM3h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:50AMColchester
$411One-way
1 transfer
National Express
06:00AM3h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:45AMColchester
$411One-way
1 transfer

London to Colchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, December 6
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
National Express
NXA7
02:40AM London, Victoria Coach Station3h10 05:50AM Colchester1 transfer
National Express
NXA7
06:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station3h45 09:45AM Colchester1 transfer
National Express
NXA7
08:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station3h40 12:10PM Colchester1 transfer
National Express
NXA7
11:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station3h45 02:45PM Colchester1 transfer
National Express
NXA7
01:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station3h50 04:50PM Colchester1 transfer
National Express
NXA7
03:30PM London, Victoria Coach Station3h35 07:05PM Colchester1 transfer
National Express
NXA7
06:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station3h50 09:50PM Colchester1 transfer
National Express
NXA7
10:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station3h15 01:15AM Colchester1 transfer

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Bus times from London to Colchester

Showing times and prices for Dec 06

Fastest Journey

3 h 10 m

Average

3 h 36 m

Buses per day

8

Distance

83 km

It's difficult to get from London to Colchester without transferring at least once.

Fastest
National Express
02:40AM3h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:50AMColchester
$411One-way
1 transfer
2nd Fastest
National Express
10:00PM3h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:15AMColchester
$381One-way
1 transfer
National Express
03:30PM3h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:05PMColchester
$441One-way
1 transfer
National Express
08:30AM3h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:10PMColchester
$401One-way
1 transfer
National Express
11:00AM3h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:45PMColchester
$431One-way
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Colchester

Buses from London to Colchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
50 miles (82 km)
Average bus duration
3h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
$10 (€9)
Buses per day
7
Direct buses
3
Bus providers
1
Fastest bus
2h 25m
First bus
00:02
Last bus
23:57
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: National Express and Abellio Greater Anglia from London to Colchester

Find the best buses from London to Colchester with Omio's travel partners National Express and Abellio Greater Anglia from $14 (€12). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Colchester bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bus information from London to Colchester with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $15

FAQs: Bus from London to Colchester

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Colchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Colchester.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from London to Colchester can start from as little as $10 (€9) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Colchester is $33 (€29); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London to Colchester bus time is 2 h 25 min   covering the 51 mile (82 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from London to Colchester leaves at 12: 02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from London to Colchester leaves at 11: 57 PM.
There are 7 buses a day from London to Colchester which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
Take the London to Colchester bus with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the route from London to Colchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Colchester, East Hill / High Street, located 0.5 miles (821 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Colchester from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London to Colchester by bus is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Colchester from London including taking a train or bus.

Popular bus stations from London to Colchester

London
Colchester
The major bus station for departures in London is Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station for your trip from London to Colchester.
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
Car connection
Bassingbourn Rd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the coach station, with services operating 24/7.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
  • Bus: National Express, Airport Bus: Express
  • Train: Stansted Express
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10
  • Metro: Victoria
  • Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
Car connection
Northern Perimeter Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • The Crown Rivers (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station)
  • Wagamama (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • Bus: 423, 7, 285
  • Train: Heathrow Express
  • Metro: Piccadilly
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
22 km
Car connection
Great South West Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret A Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
  • Bus: 285, 490
  • Train: Heathrow Express
  • Metro: Piccadilly
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
Car connection
Bath Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
  • Train: Heathrow Express
  • Metro: Piccadilly
The major bus station for arrivals in Colchester is Colchester, East Hill / High Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Colchester, East Hill / High Street for your trip to Colchester from London.
Colchester, East Hill / High Street

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