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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from London to Colchester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
from £33
tomorrow
from £32
Thursday
from £22
Friday
from £19
Saturday
from £19
Sunday
from £17
Monday
from £19

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    22:50
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    2h 33m
    0
    22:42
    London
    Mile End
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    02:40
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    05:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    06:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    09:45
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from London to Colchester via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      10:20
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      11:10
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      0h 55m
      0
      11:15
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      12:10
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    22:50
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    2h 33m
    0
    22:42
    London
    Mile End
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    02:40
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    05:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    06:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    09:45
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from London to Colchester via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      10:20
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      11:10
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      0h 55m
      0
      11:15
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      12:10
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    22:50
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    2h 33m
    0
    22:42
    London
    Mile End
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    08:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    3h 35m
    0
    15:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from London to Colchester via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      10:20
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      11:10
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      0h 55m
      0
      11:15
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      12:10
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    08:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    3h 50m
    0
    13:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    07:15
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    09:45
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    09:50
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    14:20
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    16:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from London to Colchester via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      10:20
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      11:10
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      0h 55m
      0
      11:15
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      12:10
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    06:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    09:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    11:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:40
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    3h 35m
    0
    15:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    07:15
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    09:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    12:20
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    14:40
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from London to Colchester via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      10:20
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      11:10
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      0h 55m
      0
      11:15
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      12:10
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    07:15
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    09:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    16:50
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    06:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    09:35
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 35m
    0
    15:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    19:05
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    09:50
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    07:15
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    09:45
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    08:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:10
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    13:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:40
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 50m
    0
    18:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    21:50
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    01:15
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from London to Colchester via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      10:20
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      11:10
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      0h 55m
      0
      11:15
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      12:10
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £2

Frequency of bus connections between London and Colchester

See here how frequent the connections between London and Colchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily coaches from London to Colchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between London and Colchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 56 coaches from London to Colchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between London and Colchester, with 21 offers.

Facts about coaches from London to Colchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 24 times every day by bus from London to Colchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from London to Colchester starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus £17
Fastest Bus 2h 15m
Earliest Coach 02:40
Latest Coach 22:50
Daily Bus Connections 24 Ø
Distance 82.7 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from London to Colchester

Every day, 24 buses from 1 coach companies leave London for Colchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 25/03/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 24/03
Tuesday 25/03
£33
Wednesday 26/03
£32
Thursday 27/03
£22
Friday 28/03
£19
Saturday 29/03
£19
Sunday 30/03
£17
Monday 31/03
£19
Tuesday 01/04
£19
Wednesday 02/04
£17
Thursday 03/04
Friday 04/04
£22
Saturday 05/04
£18
Sunday 06/04
£22
Monday 07/04
£22
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 09/04
£18
Thursday 10/04
£14
Friday 11/04
£22
Saturday 12/04
£22
Sunday 13/04
£18
Monday 14/04
£18
Tuesday 15/04
Wednesday 16/04
Thursday 17/04
£21
Friday 18/04
£23
Saturday 19/04
£24
Sunday 20/04

The cheapest time to travel from London to Colchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London to Colchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £17, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from London to Colchester. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £33.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London to Colchester, with £17. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.

How to save money travelling from London to Colchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London to Colchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London to Colchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from London to Colchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London to Colchester

These are the most booked bus companies between London to Colchester from our users.

National Express from London to Colchester

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route London to Colchester:

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 2h 15m
Earliest Coach 02:40
Last Coach 22:50
Daily Connections 24 Ø
Found on 25/03/2025

All bus stations and stops in London and Colchester

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in London and Colchester.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from London to Colchester? Compare all modes of transports from London to Colchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London to Colchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from London to Colchester? Or which bus companies serve the route London to Colchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London to Colchester bus

How much does a London - Colchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the London - Colchester bus trip is available from £17 and takes 2h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London to Colchester?

The connection London to Colchester is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £34. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the London - Colchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London to Colchester is offered by roughly 24 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Colchester from London take?

The quickest coach from London to Colchester is provided by National Express and takes 2h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from London to Colchester?

The earliest bus to Colchester departs from London at 02:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from London to Colchester?

The latest bus to Colchester departs from London at 22:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the London - Colchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from London to Colchester can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between London and Colchester?

You can check all the direct connections between London and Colchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Colchester from London?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the London Colchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Colchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from London to Colchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London to Colchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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