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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 3 buses that leave Colchester for London Heathrow Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Colchester to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Colchester to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to London Heathrow Airport coaches for today, Tuesday 3 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX717 · NX727 | 06:05 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 4h45 | 10:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NX727 | 06:05 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 4h25 | 10:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NX727 | 08:25 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 3h15 | 11:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NX727 | 08:25 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 3h35 | 12:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NX727 | 12:10 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 4h15 | 16:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NX727 | 12:10 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 4h35 | 16:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NX728 | 14:10 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 4h55 | 19:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NX728 | 14:10 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 4h35 | 18:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NX728 | 16:30 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 4h25 | 20:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NX728 | 16:30 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 4h45 | 21:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX466 | 19:30 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 4h35 | 00:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX025 | On time 19:30 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 5h20 | 00:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX030 | 19:30 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 5h20 | 00:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NXA40 | 21:35 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 6h20 | 03:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX209 | 21:35 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 5h30 | 03:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NXA40 | On time 21:35 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 6h30 | 04:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NXA40 | On time 21:35 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 6h30 | 04:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NX209 | 21:35 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 5h30 | 03:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NXA8 · NXA40 | 21:35 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 6h20 | 03:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport
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Buses from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £21 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 06:05, the last at 21:35. The fastest coach covers the 104 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 06:05 |
Last bus 21:35 |
Bus providers: National Express from Colchester to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Colchester to London Heathrow Airport with National Express for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Colchester to London Heathrow Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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