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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
Of the 2 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Colchester every day 2 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 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 51 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 London Heathrow Airport to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester 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 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Colchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Colchester coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:59 London Heathrow Airport | 5h51 | 04:50 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
| 03:35 London Heathrow Airport | 5h10 | 08:45 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester
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Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 09:15, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 104 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 09:15 |
Last bus 23:59 |
Bus providers: National Express from London Heathrow Airport to ColchesterYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Colchester with National Express for as low as £29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Colchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester 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 Colchester, 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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