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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£44
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£44
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 21 m
Buses on 18 Sept
7
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET) 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 Town (CET) will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £44.
To travel from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET) you need to make at least one change.
9:152h55Heathrow Central Bus Station12:10Colchester Town (CET)£441One-way1 change- 11:053h40Heathrow Central Bus Station14:45Colchester Town (CET)£441One-way1 change
- 13:053h45Heathrow Central Bus Station16:50Colchester Town (CET)£441One-way1 change
- 14:304h35Heathrow Central Bus Station19:05Colchester Town (CET)£441One-way1 change
- 19:202h30Heathrow Central Bus Station21:50Colchester Town (CET)£441One-way1 change
- 19:202h30Heathrow Central Bus Station21:50Colchester Town (CET)£441One-way1 change
- 9:152h55Heathrow Central Bus Station12:10Colchester Town (CET)£441One-way1 change
- 11:053h40Heathrow Central Bus Station14:45Colchester Town (CET)£441One-way1 change
- 13:053h45Heathrow Central Bus Station16:50Colchester Town (CET)£441One-way1 change
- 21:203h55Heathrow Central Bus Station1:15Colchester Town (CET)£441One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £48, while a coach costs an average of £59.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET):
A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET) costing on average £59.
Other travel options to Colchester Town (CET) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 0m.
Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-37.29. The journey takes 3h 0m versus 1h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET) coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:15 London Heathrow Airport | 5h35 | 18:50 Colchester Town (CET) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:45 London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 5:50 Colchester Town (CET) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 9:15 Heathrow Central Bus Station | 2h55 | 12:10 Colchester Town (CET) | 1 change | |
| 11:05 Heathrow Central Bus Station | 3h40 | 14:45 Colchester Town (CET) | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET)
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Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £32 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 20:20, the last at 20:20. The fastest coach covers the 104 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 20:20 |
Last bus 20:20 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: National Express from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET)You can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET) with National Express for as low as £32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester Town (CET) 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 Town (CET), 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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