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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Colchester to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colchester 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 to London Stansted Airport will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 5 trains that leave Colchester for London Stansted 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 44 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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.
16:021h58Colchester18:00London Stansted Airport£291One-way0 changes- 7:011h59Colchester9:00London Stansted Airport£521One-way0 changes
- 9:331h56Colchester11:29London Stansted Airport£631One-way0 changes
- 8:022h09Colchester10:11London Stansted Airport£661One-way0 changes
- 8:092h14Colchester10:23London Stansted Airport£661One-way0 changes
- 9:331h56Colchester11:29London Stansted Airport£631One-way0 changes
- 16:021h58Colchester18:00London Stansted Airport£291One-way0 changes
- 7:011h59Colchester9:00London Stansted Airport£521One-way0 changes
- 8:022h09Colchester10:11London Stansted Airport£661One-way0 changes
- 8:092h14Colchester10:23London Stansted Airport£661One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Colchester to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Colchester 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 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 44 km
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£60 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Colchester to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 7 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:01 Colchester | 1h59 | 9:00 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:02 Colchester | 2h09 | 10:11 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:09 Colchester | 2h14 | 10:23 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:33 Colchester | 1h56 | 11:29 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Colchester to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Colchester to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:31, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 6:31 |
Last train 22:06 |
Train companies: Greater Anglia from Colchester to London Stansted Airport trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Colchester 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 to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester 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 and London Stansted Airport
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Shopping
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Dining
ATM
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WC
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:30 - 21:00 Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Dry cleaner Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bays
- 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
- 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
- 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 available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop by main station entrance
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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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