4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted to Colchester
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stansted to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Colchester will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 7 buses that leave Stansted for Colchester 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 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 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.
NX71714:000h55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station14:55Colchester, East Hill / High Street£211One-way0 changes- NX71719:000h50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station19:50Colchester, East Hill / High Street£211One-way0 changes
- NX71716:000h55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station16:55Colchester, East Hill / High Street£211One-way0 changes
- NX71711:300h55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station12:25Colchester, East Hill / High Street£211One-way0 changes
- NX7179:150h50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station10:05Colchester, East Hill / High Street£211One-way0 changes
- NX7171:000h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1:45Colchester, East Hill / High Street£221One-way0 changes
- NX71719:000h50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station19:50Colchester, East Hill / High Street£211One-way0 changes
- NX7179:150h50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station10:05Colchester, East Hill / High Street£211One-way0 changes
- NX71722:000h50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station22:50Colchester, East Hill / High Street£221One-way0 changes
- NX71714:000h55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station14:55Colchester, East Hill / High Street£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stansted to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Colchester 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 45 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stansted to Colchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Colchester coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX717 | On time 1:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 1:45 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 9:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 10:05 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 11:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h55 | 12:25 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 14:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h55 | 14:55 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 16:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h55 | 16:55 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 19:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 19:50 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 22:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 22:50 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted to Colchester
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Buses from Stansted to Colchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 55m. 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 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 45 km distance in 50m.
Distance 45 km |
Average bus duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Stansted to ColchesterYou can travel by bus between Stansted to Colchester 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: Stansted to Colchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted 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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