The cheapest and fastest coaches from Colchester to Stansted
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
53 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Colchester to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Stansted will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 7 buses that leave Colchester for Stansted every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 55 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.
NX71716:401h00Colchester, East Hill / High Street17:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£241One-way0 changes
NX7178:500h55Colchester, East Hill / High Street9:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£241One-way0 changes
NX7175:350h50Colchester, East Hill / High Street6:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£241One-way0 changes
NX71718:400h55Colchester, East Hill / High Street19:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£241One-way0 changes
NX7172:350h50Colchester, East Hill / High Street3:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£241One-way0 changes
NX7175:350h50Colchester, East Hill / High Street6:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£241One-way0 changes
NX7172:350h50Colchester, East Hill / High Street3:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£241One-way0 changes
NX7178:500h55Colchester, East Hill / High Street9:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£241One-way0 changes
NX71718:400h55Colchester, East Hill / High Street19:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£241One-way0 changes
NX71711:550h55Colchester, East Hill / High Street12:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Colchester to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 45 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Colchester to Stansted bus times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to Stansted coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 17 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX717 | 2:35 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0h50 | 3:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX717 | 5:35 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0h50 | 6:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX717 | 8:50 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0h55 | 9:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX717 | 11:55 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0h55 | 12:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX717 | 14:10 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1h00 | 15:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX717 | 16:40 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1h00 | 17:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX717 | 18:40 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0h55 | 19:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Colchester to Stansted
Buses from Colchester to Stansted run on average 8 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:28. The fastest coach covers the 45 km distance in 50m.
Distance 45 km |
Average bus duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:28 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Colchester to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Colchester to Stansted with National Express for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Colchester to Stansted coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester to Stansted 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 Stansted, 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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