Colchester to London Luton Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Colchester to London Luton Airport

Showing times and prices for 11 Dec

Cheapest price

£29

Average price

£30

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

4 h 17 m

Buses per day

7

Distance

88 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Colchester to London Luton 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 Luton Airport will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.

Fast coaches

To travel from Colchester to London Luton Airport you need to make at least one change.

National ExpressNX717 · NX737
19:304h05
Colchester, East Hill / High Street
23:35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£291One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX717 · NX737
21:355h00
Colchester, East Hill / High Street
02:35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£291One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX717 · NX737
08:254h40
Colchester, East Hill / High Street
13:05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£301One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX717 · NX737
14:104h40
Colchester, East Hill / High Street
18:50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£301One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX717 · NX737
16:304h35
Colchester, East Hill / High Street
21:05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£301One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Colchester to London Luton Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Colchester to London Luton 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 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £74.

Distance: 88 km

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Train

£32

Average Price

Cheapest

£74

Average Price

3h 14m

Average total duration

2h 44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 41m

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30m

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Live departures

Colchester to London Luton Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Colchester to London Luton Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 12:58
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express18:30 Colchester
4h05
22:35 London Luton Airport0 changesdirect
national_express20:35 Colchester
5h00
01:35 London Luton Airport0 changesdirect
Thursday 11 December
national_expressNX717 · NX737
On time
06:05 Colchester, East Hill / High Street
4h45
10:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		1 change
national_expressNX717 · NX737
On time
08:25 Colchester, East Hill / High Street
4h40
13:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		1 change
national_expressNX717 · NX737
On time
12:10 Colchester, East Hill / High Street
3h25
15:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station		1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Colchester to London Luton Airport

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Buses from Colchester to London Luton Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 05:05, the last at 20:35. The fastest coach covers the 88 km distance in 3h 25m.

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
88 km
Average bus duration
2h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Buses per day
7
Fastest bus
3h 25m
First bus
05:05
Last bus
20:35
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 providers: National Express from Colchester to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Colchester to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 25m
Cheapest Price
£27
National Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
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FAQs: Colchester to London Luton Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester to London Luton 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 Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN) can start from as little as £28 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN) is £37; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN) coach travel time is 3 h 25 min   for the 54 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN) leaves at 06: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN) leaves at 21: 50.
There are 7 coaches a day from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the best Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN) coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN) to compare what amenities they may offer.
A trip to London Luton Airport (LTN) from Colchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN) is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London Luton Airport (LTN) from Colchester including taking a coach or train.
No, the coach from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN).

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    No, luggage for the coach from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN) needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Colchester to London Luton Airport (LTN).

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