Colchester to London Heathrow Airport train with Abellio Greater Anglia

Tue 03 Feb
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for 04 Feb

Cheapest price

£20

Average price

£49

Fastest journey

1 h 29 m

Average duration

1 h 47 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

104 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Colchester for London Heathrow Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 57 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.

Tfl Rail
14:001h29
Colchester
15:29London Heathrow Airport
£201One-way
0 changes
Abellio Greater Anglia
08:011h50
Colchester
09:51London Heathrow Airport
£511One-way
0 changes
Abellio Greater Anglia
08:131h52
Colchester
10:05London Heathrow Airport
£521One-way
0 changes
Abellio Greater Anglia
07:541h57
Colchester
09:51London Heathrow Airport
£521One-way
0 changes
Abellio Greater Anglia
10:121h47
Colchester
11:59London Heathrow Airport
£721One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Colchester to London Heathrow Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport 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 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £29.

Distance: 104 km

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Train
Most popular
Coach

£46

Average Price

£37

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 15m

Average total duration

2h 45m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

Abellio Greater Anglia

Most popular train company

National Express

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Live departures

Colchester to London Heathrow Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Colchester to London Heathrow Airport trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 10:20
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
greater_angliaP47555+tfl_railG2349910:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h51
12:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
greater_angliaP47555+tfl_railG2349910:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h57
12:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP47457+tfl_railG24912 · G2349910:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h54
12:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
greater_angliaP47457+tfl_railG24912+heathrow_expressC2881910:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h58
12:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
greater_angliaP47457+tfl_railG24912 · G2349910:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h48
12:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
greater_angliaP47457+tfl_railG2351010:33 Colchester station (COL)
2h09
12:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP47559+tfl_railG23848 · G2351011:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h42
12:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
greater_angliaP47559+tfl_railG2351911:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h57
12:57 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP47559+tfl_railG2384811:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h35
12:35 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 change
greater_angliaP47559+tfl_railG2384811:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h29
12:29 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
greater_angliaP47736+tfl_railG23857 · G2352911:12 Colchester station (COL)
2h00
13:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
greater_angliaP47736+tfl_railG23857
On time
11:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h47
12:59 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47736+tfl_railG23857
On time
11:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h53
13:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47565+tfl_railG2353711:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h51
13:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
greater_angliaP47565+tfl_railG2353711:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h57
13:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP47459+tfl_railG24985+heathrow_expressC28831
On time
11:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h58
13:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47459+tfl_railG24985 · G2353711:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h48
13:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
greater_angliaP47459+tfl_railG24985 · G2353711:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h54
13:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
greater_angliaP47459+tfl_railG2354811:33 Colchester station (COL)
2h09
13:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP47569+tfl_railG23867
On time
12:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h29
13:29 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47569+tfl_railG2355612:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h57
13:57 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP47569+tfl_railG23867 · G2354812:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h42
13:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
greater_angliaP47569+tfl_railG23867
On time
12:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h35
13:35 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47740+tfl_railG23767
On time
12:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h53
14:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47740+tfl_railG23767
On time
12:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h48
14:00 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47740+tfl_railG23767 · G23364
On time
12:12 Colchester station (COL)
2h00
14:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47575+tfl_railG2337512:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h57
14:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP47575+tfl_railG2337512:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h51
14:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
greater_angliaP47461+tfl_railG24697+heathrow_expressC2884312:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h58
14:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
greater_angliaP47461+tfl_railG2338912:33 Colchester station (COL)
2h09
14:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP47461+tfl_railG24697 · G2337512:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h48
14:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
greater_angliaP47461+tfl_railG24697 · G2337512:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h54
14:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
greater_angliaP47579+tfl_railG2339913:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h57
14:57 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP47579+tfl_railG23781 · G2338913:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h42
14:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
greater_angliaP47579+tfl_railG2378113:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h30
14:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
greater_angliaP47579+tfl_railG2378113:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h35
14:35 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 change
greater_angliaP47744+tfl_railG23794
On time
13:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h47
14:59 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47744+tfl_railG23794 · G23411
On time
13:12 Colchester station (COL)
2h00
15:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47744+tfl_railG23794
On time
13:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h53
15:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47585+tfl_railG23420
On time
13:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h57
15:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
1 change
greater_angliaP47585+tfl_railG23420
On time
13:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h51
15:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47465+tfl_railG24773 · G23420
On time
13:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h54
15:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47465+tfl_railG23431
On time
13:33 Colchester station (COL)
2h09
15:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
1 change
greater_angliaP47465+tfl_railG24773 · G23420
On time
13:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h48
15:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47465+tfl_railG24773+heathrow_expressC28855
On time
13:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h58
15:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47589+tfl_railG23441
On time
14:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h57
15:57 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
1 change
greater_angliaP47589+tfl_railG23807 · G23431
On time
14:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h42
15:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47589+tfl_railG23807
On time
14:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h35
15:35 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47589+tfl_railG23807
On time
14:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h29
15:29 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47748+tfl_railG23819 · G23451
On time
14:12 Colchester station (COL)
2h00
16:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47748+tfl_railG23819
On time
14:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h47
15:59 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47748+tfl_railG23819
On time
14:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h53
16:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47595+tfl_railG23462
On time
14:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h51
16:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47595+tfl_railG23462
On time
14:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h57
16:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
1 change
greater_angliaP47469+tfl_railG23474
On time
14:33 Colchester station (COL)
2h09
16:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
1 change
greater_angliaP47469+tfl_railG24850+heathrow_expressC28867
On time
14:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h58
16:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47469+tfl_railG24850 · G23462
On time
14:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h54
16:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47469+tfl_railG24850 · G23462
On time
14:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h48
16:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47599+tfl_railG23482
On time
15:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h57
16:57 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
1 change
greater_angliaP47599+tfl_railG23830
On time
15:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h29
16:29 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47599+tfl_railG23830
On time
15:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h35
16:35 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47599+tfl_railG23830 · G23474
On time
15:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h42
16:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47752+tfl_railG23841
On time
15:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h53
17:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47752+tfl_railG23841
On time
15:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h47
16:59 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47752+tfl_railG23841 · G23492
On time
15:12 Colchester station (COL)
2h00
17:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47605+tfl_railG23505+heathrow_expressC2887915:30 Colchester station (COL)
2h01
17:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
greater_angliaP47605+tfl_railG2350515:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h51
17:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
greater_angliaP47605+tfl_railG2350515:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h57
17:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP48935+tfl_railG2351415:33 Colchester station (COL)
2h10
17:43 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP47073+tfl_railG23852 · G23514
On time
15:42 Colchester station (COL)
2h01
17:43 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47073+tfl_railG23852
On time
15:42 Colchester station (COL)
1h54
17:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47073+tfl_railG23852
On time
15:42 Colchester station (COL)
1h48
17:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47608+tfl_railG2352516:02 Colchester station (COL)
1h56
17:58 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP47608+tfl_railG24953+heathrow_expressC2888516:02 Colchester station (COL)
2h00
18:02 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
greater_angliaP47608+tfl_railG2352516:02 Colchester station (COL)
1h50
17:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
greater_angliaP47757+tfl_railG23864
On time
16:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h54
18:06 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47757+tfl_railG23864 · G23538
On time
16:12 Colchester station (COL)
2h01
18:13 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47757+tfl_railG23864
On time
16:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h48
18:00 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47611+tfl_railG2355016:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h58
18:28 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP47611+tfl_railG2355016:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h52
18:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
greater_angliaP47474+tfl_railG25007+heathrow_expressC28891
On time
16:34 Colchester station (COL)
1h58
18:32 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47474+tfl_railG25007 · G23550
On time
16:34 Colchester station (COL)
1h54
18:28 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47474+tfl_railG23355
On time
16:34 Colchester station (COL)
2h09
18:43 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
1 change
greater_angliaP47474+tfl_railG25007 · G23550
On time
16:34 Colchester station (COL)
1h48
18:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47083+tfl_railG23760
On time
16:52 Colchester station (COL)
1h44
18:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47083+tfl_railG23760
On time
16:52 Colchester station (COL)
1h38
18:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47083+tfl_railG23760 · G23355
On time
16:52 Colchester station (COL)
1h51
18:43 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47617+tfl_railG24680+heathrow_expressC2889717:02 Colchester station (COL)
2h00
19:02 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
greater_angliaP47617+tfl_railG2337017:02 Colchester station (COL)
1h56
18:58 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 change
greater_angliaP47617+tfl_railG2337017:02 Colchester station (COL)
1h50
18:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
greater_angliaP47759+tfl_railG23777 · G23381
On time
17:11 Colchester station (COL)
2h01
19:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
greater_angliaP48165_P47759+tfl_railG2377717:11 Colchester station (COL)
1h49
19:00 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
greater_angliaP47759+tfl_railG23777
On time
17:11 Colchester station (COL)
1h54
19:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47620+tfl_railG24715+heathrow_expressC28900
On time
17:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h46
19:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47620+tfl_railG24715+heathrow_expressC28900
On time
17:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h40
19:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47620+tfl_railG23394
On time
17:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h51
19:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47478+tfl_railG24727+heathrow_expressC28903
On time
17:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h58
19:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47478+tfl_railG24727 · G23394
On time
17:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h48
19:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47090+tfl_railG2379117:43 Colchester station (COL)
1h52
19:35 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 change
greater_angliaP47090+tfl_railG2379117:43 Colchester station (COL)
1h46
19:29 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
greater_angliaP47626+tfl_railG23414
On time
18:02 Colchester station (COL)
1h49
19:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47626+tfl_railG24755+heathrow_expressC28906
On time
18:02 Colchester station (COL)
1h44
19:46 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47626+tfl_railG24755+heathrow_expressC28906
On time
18:02 Colchester station (COL)
1h38
19:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47761+tfl_railG23803
On time
18:11 Colchester station (COL)
1h54
20:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47761+tfl_railG23803
On time
18:11 Colchester station (COL)
1h48
19:59 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47632+tfl_railG23436
On time
18:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h51
20:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47481+tfl_railG24806 · G23436
On time
18:34 Colchester station (COL)
1h47
20:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47481+tfl_railG24806+heathrow_expressC28915
On time
18:34 Colchester station (COL)
1h57
20:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47105+tfl_railG23815
On time
18:43 Colchester station (COL)
1h52
20:35 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47105+tfl_railG23815
On time
18:43 Colchester station (COL)
1h46
20:29 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47636+tfl_railG23459
On time
19:02 Colchester station (COL)
1h49
20:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
greater_angliaP47636+tfl_railG23459+heathrow_expressC28921
On time
19:02 Colchester station (COL)
1h59
21:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47763+tfl_railG2382619:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h53
21:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 change
greater_angliaP47763+tfl_railG2382619:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h47
20:59 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
greater_angliaP47642+tfl_railG2347919:30 Colchester station (COL)
1h51
21:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
greater_angliaP47485+tfl_railG24878+heathrow_expressC28927
On time
19:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h58
21:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47485+tfl_railG24878 · G23479
On time
19:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h48
21:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47646+tfl_railG2383820:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h35
21:35 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 change
greater_angliaP47120+tfl_railG23849
On time
20:12 Colchester station (COL)
1h53
22:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47489+tfl_railG24955+heathrow_expressC2893920:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h58
22:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
greater_angliaP47126+tfl_railG23858
On time
20:43 Colchester station (COL)
1h52
22:35 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
greater_angliaP47652+tfl_railG24981+heathrow_expressC28945
On time
21:00 Colchester station (COL)
2h01
23:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47652+tfl_railG2386921:00 Colchester station (COL)
2h12
23:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 change
greater_angliaP46508+tfl_railG25002 · G2386921:12 Colchester station (COL)
2h00
23:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
greater_angliaP47496+tfl_railG2376821:33 Colchester station (COL)
2h09
23:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 change
greater_angliaP47496+tfl_railG25023+heathrow_expressC28951
On time
21:33 Colchester station (COL)
1h59
23:32 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
greater_angliaP47134+tfl_railG24682 · G2376821:43 Colchester station (COL)
1h59
23:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
greater_angliaP47661+tfl_railG2337222:00 Colchester station (COL)
1h51
23:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Wednesday 4 February
greater_anglia07:54 Colchester
1h57
09:51 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
greater_anglia08:01 Colchester
1h50
09:51 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
greater_anglia08:13 Colchester
1h52
10:05 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
greater_anglia10:12 Colchester
1h47
11:59 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect

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Trains from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 06:54, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 1h 29m.

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 £27
Distance
104 km
Average train duration
1h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
£29
Trains per day
22
Fastest train
1h 29m
First train
06:54
Last train
19:33
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 £27

Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Tfl Rail from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Tfl Rail trains will get you between Colchester and London Heathrow Airport from £27. 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
1h 47m
Cheapest Price
£31
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
19 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

Tfl Rail

About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
£20
Tfl Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone

FAQs: Colchester to London Heathrow Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £46.
The train journey from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport covers a distance of 104 km and takes approximately 1h 29m. Trains run 22 per day.
The train distance from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport is 104 km.
The first train from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 6:54.
The last train from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport departs at 19:33.
Trains from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport run approximately 22 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport.
To get from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport is by coach, costing approximately £27.
Booking trains from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport is not particularly known for being scenic, as it primarily travels through urban and suburban areas with views of the countryside limited to certain sections.
Yes, a day trip from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport is feasible, as the journey takes 1h 29m and the distance is 104 km. Trains run 22 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Colchester to London Heathrow Airport.

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Important Stations and Airports in Colchester and London Heathrow Airport

Colchester
London
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:30 - 21:00 Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent Dry cleaner Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium Bays
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
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all platforms. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 4
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Situated by the South entrance, and in the main car park by the North entrance. A secure 134-space cycle compound is also available (key fob required, speak to station staff for availability).
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Colchester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop by main station entrance
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platforms
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Hythe (Essex)
  • Onward travel information: Local Colchester Town service Buses stop near station
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus services stop at station entrance adjacent to level crossing
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
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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