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Cheap bus tickets from London to Colchester

Showing times and prices for Mar 31

Cheapest

€16

Average

€24

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

10:30PMLondon2h40 01:10AMColchester

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€161One-way

2nd Cheapest

04:30PMLondon3h05 07:35PMColchester

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€221One-way

2nd Cheapest

01:00PMLondon2h45 03:45PMColchester

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€221One-way

11:40AMLondon3h35 03:15PMColchester

1 transfer

€301One-way

06:00PMLondon4h05 10:05PMColchester

1 transfer

€301One-way

Bus schedule from London to Colchester

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06:30AMLondon3h45 10:15AMColchester

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08:30AMLondon3h50 12:20PMColchester

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11:40AMLondon3h35 03:15PMColchester

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01:00PMLondon2h45 03:45PMColchester

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04:30PMLondon3h05 07:35PMColchester

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06:00PMLondon4h05 10:05PMColchester

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10:30PMLondon2h40 01:10AMColchester

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Bus times from London to Colchester

Showing times and prices for Mar 31

Fastest Journey

2 h 40 m

Average

3 h 10 m

Buses per day

Distance

83 km

Of the 5 buses that leave London for Colchester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:30PMLondon2h40 01:10AMColchester

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€161One-way

2nd Fastest

01:00PMLondon2h45 03:45PMColchester

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€221One-way

04:30PMLondon3h05 07:35PMColchester

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€221One-way

11:40AMLondon3h35 03:15PMColchester

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€301One-way

06:30AMLondon3h45 10:15AMColchester

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€341One-way

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Overview: Bus from London to Colchester

	Distance	51 miles (82 km)
	Average bus duration	2 h 40 min
	Average bus ticket price	$17 (€15)
	Direct bus	Yes
	Bus providers	Greater Anglia or National Express

Buses from London to Colchester cover the 51 miles (82 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 40 min with our travel partners like Greater Anglia or National Express. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $17 (€15), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $17 (€15).

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

Travel between London and Colchester from $17 (€15) with Omio’s bus partners Abellio Greater Anglia and National Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

National Express

Abellio Greater Anglia

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.

Looking to travel by bus to Colchester from London? Omio can help you find that perfect journey with Abellio Greater Anglia. Check Omio to see current Abellio Greater Anglia bus schedules, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the London to Colchester bus and book Abellio Greater Anglia tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a bus between London and Colchester, you can expect to travel 51 miles (82 km) one-way with Abellio Greater Anglia. If you search for buses between London and Colchester in the Omio app, you can check if the Abellio Greater Anglia ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the bus station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest bus with Abellio Greater Anglia, we do the work for you to get you safely to Colchester from London. Book that perfect London to Colchester bus now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with Abellio Greater Anglia!

Travel Tips: Bus to Colchester from London

Travel Tips: Take the bus to Colchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Colchester.

If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find cheap London to Colchester buses for as little as $17 (€15) in the next 7 days.

If you are looking to purchase your bus ticket in the next 7 days, you can expect the London to Colchester bus to cost on average $17 (€15) one way.

When traveling this route you should expect the distance to Colchester from London by bus to be approximately 51 miles (82 km).

On average the London to Colchester bus time is 2 h 40 min covering the 51 mile (82 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

For the trip from London to Colchester you can take a bus with Greater Anglia or National Express. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services between London and Colchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Yes, you can look for direct buses from London to Colchester with National Express without needing to transfer at another stop in between. Taking a direct bus tends to save you time getting you to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to this when booking a ticket for this journey.

The first London to Colchester bus departs at 1: 00 PM and the last bus from London to Colchester leaves at 10: 30 PM. Check out the most up-to-date bus schedule from London to Colchester on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

The price of a one way bus ticket from London to Colchester is on average $17 (€15) if you buy within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for buses from all possible bus companies offering this route. In general, you can find bus tickets between London and Colchester available a few months in advance.

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