Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport train with Abellio Greater Anglia

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£40

Average price

£40

Fastest journey

2 h 20 m

Average duration

2 h 20 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

44 km

Cheap tickets

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 £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.

Fast trains

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 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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.

Abellio Greater Anglia
08:072h20
Colchester Town (CET)
10:27London Stansted Airport
£401One-way
0 changes

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 £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £40.

Distance: 44 km

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Coach

£52

Average Price

£18

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 42m

Average total duration

2h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 0m

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30m

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Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 06:50
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
greater_anglia15:44 Colchester Town (CET)
2h16
18:00 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport

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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Distance
44 km
Average train duration
2h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
£40
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
2h 9m
First train
05:44
Last train
15:44
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10

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 £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Abellio Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 11m
Cheapest Price
£40
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport train

FAQs: Travel by train from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport.
FAQs
The train distance from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport is 44 km.
The train journey from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport covers a distance of 44 km and takes approximately 2h 9m. Trains run 6 per day.
Booking trains from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £40, while the average price tends to be around £52.
The first train from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 5:44.
The cheapest way to get from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport is by coach, costing approximately £10.
To get from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The last train from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport departs at 15:44.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, you can take the train from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport.
Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport.
There is no night train service from Colchester Town (CET) to London Stansted Airport.

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Important Stations and Airports in Colchester Town (CET) and London Stansted Airport

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ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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Information DeskInformation Desk
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:15 Saturday 07:00 - 18:45 Sunday Closed
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: There is a Council managed car park behind the station
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Within station, forecourt and on platform
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
Public transport options for Colchester Town
  • 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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