The cheapest and fastest trains from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 1 trains that leave Colchester Town (CET) for London Stansted Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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 Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 44 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£62 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 6 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:00 Colchester Town (CET) | 2h11 | 10:11 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:35, the last at 09:35. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 09:35 |
Last train 09:35 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Colchester Town (CET) and London Stansted Airport from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Colchester Town (CET) and London Stansted Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:15 Saturday 07:00 - 18:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: There is a Council managed car park behind the station
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located alongside the ticket office and only open when the station is staffed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, forecourt and on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Onward travel information: Colchester Town Station is around 5 minutes walk from Colchester Bus Station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Town Railway Station Bus Stops (stop B) for planned rail replacement only.
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