London to Colchester Bus

  • Lowest price from $26.43
  • Average duration 2h 46m
  • Connections per day 33
  • Distance 80 km
  • CO₂ per person 7 kg

bus from London to Colchester

The journey from London to Colchester is about 80 km. On average a bus trip takes 2h 46m with 33 connections per day.

Lowest price $26.43
Trip duration 2h 46m
Connections per day 33
Lowest price $26.43
Highest price $49.12
First departure 12:02 AM
Last departure 10:50 PM
Distance 80 km
Departure London
Arrival Colchester
Travel operator National Express, Greater Anglia
Find the best price
National Express5.6 kg CO₂
22:18London waterloo east
2h 7m
01:15Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel
$51.67
1 changes
National Express5.6 kg CO₂
22:50London, Stratford
1h 35m
01:15Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel
$51.67
1 changes
National Express5.6 kg CO₂
22:00London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 25m
01:15Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel
$51.67
1 changes

Next departures from London to Colchester

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

Greater Anglia $59.03
00:02 London Liverpool Street Station
2h 18m · direct
02:20 Colchester Station
National Express $42.52
02:40 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 30m · 1 changes
05:50 Colchester Town
National Express $38.20
02:40 Victoria Coach Station Buckingham Palace Rd
3h 10m · direct
05:50 East Hill House
National Express $41.55
02:58 London waterloo east
2h 12m · 1 changes
05:50 Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel
National Express $38.20
03:15 Gare routière Stratford Hermit Road
2h 35m · direct
05:50 East Hill House
National Express $39.79
06:00 Victoria Coach Station Buckingham Palace Rd
3h 45m · direct
09:45 East Hill House
National Express $44.24
06:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 40m · 1 changes
09:45 Colchester Town
National Express $41.55
06:18 London waterloo east
2h 22m · 1 changes
09:45 Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel
National Express $35.01
07:15 Gare routière Stratford Hermit Road
2h 30m · direct
09:45 East Hill House
National Express $39.21
08:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 45m · 1 changes
12:10 Colchester Town
National Express $35.01
08:30 Victoria Coach Station Buckingham Palace Rd
3h 40m · direct
12:10 East Hill House
National Express $33.39
08:50 London waterloo east
2h 25m · 1 changes
12:10 Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel
National Express $35.01
09:50 Gare routière Stratford Hermit Road
2h 20m · direct
12:10 East Hill House
National Express $35.01
11:00 Victoria Coach Station Buckingham Palace Rd
3h 40m · direct
14:40 East Hill House
National Express $39.21
11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 45m · 1 changes
14:40 Colchester Town
National Express $31.75
11:20 London waterloo east
2h 25m · 1 changes
14:40 Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel
National Express $35.01
12:20 Gare routière Stratford Hermit Road
2h 20m · direct
14:40 East Hill House
National Express $44.24
13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 45m · 1 changes
16:40 Colchester Town
National Express $39.79
13:00 Victoria Coach Station Buckingham Palace Rd
3h 40m · direct
16:40 East Hill House
National Express $31.75
13:20 London waterloo east
2h 25m · 1 changes
16:40 Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel
National Express $35.01
14:20 Gare routière Stratford Hermit Road
2h 20m · direct
16:40 East Hill House
National Express $44.40
15:30 Victoria Coach Station Buckingham Palace Rd
3h 35m · direct
19:05 East Hill House
National Express $49.01
15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h · 1 changes
19:05 Colchester Town
National Express $31.75
15:50 London waterloo east
2h 40m · 1 changes
19:05 Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel
National Express $39.63
16:20 Gare routière Stratford Hermit Road
2h 45m · direct
19:05 East Hill House
National Express $39.21
18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 55m · 1 changes
21:50 Colchester Town
National Express $33.39
18:20 London waterloo east
2h 35m · 1 changes
21:50 Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel
National Express $35.01
19:20 Gare routière Stratford Hermit Road
2h 30m · direct
21:50 East Hill House
National Express $39.21
22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 25m · 1 changes
01:15 Colchester Town
National Express $35.01
22:00 Victoria Coach Station Buckingham Palace Rd
3h 15m · direct
01:15 East Hill House
National Express $31.75
22:18 London waterloo east
2h 7m · 1 changes
01:15 Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel
National Express $35.01
22:50 Gare routière Stratford Hermit Road
2h 25m · direct
01:15 East Hill House
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Carriers on this route

Learn more about carriers on this route.

Greater Anglia, which is operated by the Transport UK Group, provides passenger rail services in the East of England. It operates services on the Great Eastern Main Line from London Liverpool Street to destinations such as Norwich, Ipswich, and Colchester, as well as on the West Anglia Main Line from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and Stansted Airport. Greater Anglia also operates regional services in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire. The Department for Transport has awarded the operating contract for services until 2025 to Abellio East Anglia Limited.

National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise. 

Facility description

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Facilities Description
Luggage

National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.

Food and drink

Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.

Power sockets

USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.

Accessibility

Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 5.6kg
bus 6kg
flight 16kg
carpool 12.8kg

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