Day trip from Colchester to London by bus
How to get from Colchester to London by bus?
The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 83 km distance in 3h 5m.
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Bus tickets to Colchester
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NXA8 · NX7179:00 AM3h25London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street€461One-way1 transfer- NXA8 · NX71710:30 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station1:45 AMColchester, East Hill / High Street€501One-way1 transfer
- NXA8 · NX7177:30 PM3h20London, Victoria Coach Station10:50 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street€521One-way1 transfer
Best day trips from Colchester by bus
The most popular day trips by bus from Colchester are London, Ipswich, Chelmsford, and Clacton-on-Sea. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Colchester on Omio.
Day trip from Colchester to Ipswich by bus
How to get from Colchester to Ipswich by bus?
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:11, the last at 23:51. The fastest bus covers the 26 km distance in 35m.
Day trip from Colchester to Chelmsford by bus
How to get from Colchester to Chelmsford by bus?
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:44. The fastest bus covers the 34 km distance in 50m.
Day trip from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea by bus
How to get from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea by bus?
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:28, the last at 23:18. The fastest bus covers the 21 km distance in 48m.
Popular buses to and from Colchester
Popular buses to Colchester
Stansted Mountfitchet to Colchester bus
from €10
Direct buses available
0h50 average duration
8buses per day
Served by
- National Express
Bus providers: National Express to BerlinTravel to Colchester on National Express buses with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest Price
€24
National Express frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
bus station information and services
Bus stops in Colchester
Check where to Colchester buses depart and arrive, plus the main bus station and stop details for this route.
Colchester, East Hill / High StreetColchester Bus Station, Colchester CO2 7DP, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Colchester, East Hill / High Street from Colchester city centre
Bus1, 2, 3 · 1m · €3 · every ~17 min
107, 105 · 7m · €1 · every ~3 min
Colchester, East Hill / High Street bus station facilities and services
Colchester, East Hill / High Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester, East Hill / High Street. ATMs are available at Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Colchester, East Hill / High Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester, East Hill / High Street: Limited accessibility features.
Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station)Colchester Bus Station, Colchester CO2 7DP, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) from Colchester city centre
Bus74B, 107, 105, 43 · 3m · €3 · every ~5 min
Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) bus station facilities and services
Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station). ATMs are available at Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station): Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
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