The cheapest and fastest buses from Colchester to London
Cheapest price
€38
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Colchester to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to London will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
It's difficult to get from Colchester to London without transferring at least once.
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NX717 · NXA8Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Colchester to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a bus costs an average of €24.
Distance: 83 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€41 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Colchester to London bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX717 · NXA8 | Delayed 3:05 AM Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 3h45 | 5:00 PM 5:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NXA8 | Delayed 6:05 AM Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 4h15 | 5:00 PM 5:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NXA8 | Delayed 8:25 AM Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 3h55 | 5:00 PM 5:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NXA8 | Delayed 12:10 PM Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 3h40 | 5:00 PM 5:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NXA8 | On time 2:10 PM Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 3h40 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NXA8 | On time 4:30 PM Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 3h50 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NXA8 | On time 7:30 PM Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 3h50 | 11:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NXA8 | On time 9:35 PM Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 3h15 | 12:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Colchester to London
Distance 83 km |
Average bus duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express from Colchester to LondonYou can travel by bus between Colchester to London with National Express for as low as €14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Colchester to London

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Colchester, East Hill / High Street, which is located around 0.5 miles (821 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Colchester to London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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