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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Colchester to London from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
from $43
tomorrow
from $31
Monday
from $38
Tuesday
from $22
Wednesday
from $27
Thursday
from $21
Friday
from $25

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    5:25 AM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    8:30 AM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    11:00 AM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    2:30 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    4:30 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to London via Marks Tey, you can save more than $12? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 28%
      2h 5m
      Colchester
      5 mi
      2:25 PM
      Marks Tey
      Central Station
      4:30 PM
      London
      Stratford Bus Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to London via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 15m
      0
      9:35 PM
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      10:30 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • Omio
      0h 50m
      0
      12:00 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      12:50 AM
      London
      Stratford Bus Station
      0
      Omio
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 31m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    10:06 PM
    London
    Mile End
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    10:50 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    10:00 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    2h 49m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    4:59 PM
    London
    Mile End
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    2h 56m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    7:31 PM
    London
    Mile End
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to London via Marks Tey, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 1%
      3h 0m
      Colchester
      5 mi
      7:50 PM
      Marks Tey
      Central Station
      10:50 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to London via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 15m
      0
      9:35 PM
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      10:30 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • Omio
      0h 50m
      0
      12:00 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      12:50 AM
      London
      Stratford Bus Station
      0
      Omio
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    8:30 AM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    11:00 AM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    2:30 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    4:30 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    7:00 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to London via Marks Tey, you can save more than $20? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 53%
      2h 5m
      Colchester
      5 mi
      12:25 PM
      Marks Tey
      Central Station
      2:30 PM
      London
      Stratford Bus Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $18
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to London via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 15m
      0
      9:35 PM
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      10:30 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • Omio
      0h 50m
      0
      12:00 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      12:50 AM
      London
      Stratford Bus Station
      0
      Omio
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    8:30 AM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    11:00 AM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    4:30 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    7:00 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    10:00 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    8:30 AM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    10:00 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    9:35 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    12:00 AM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    2h 52m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    8:57 AM
    London
    Mile End
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    2h 21m
    0
    9:35 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    11:56 PM
    London
    Mile End
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to London via Marks Tey, you can save more than $2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 7%
      2h 10m
      Colchester
      5 mi
      9:50 PM
      Marks Tey
      Central Station
      12:00 AM
      London
      Stratford Bus Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to London via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 15m
      0
      9:35 PM
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      10:30 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • Omio
      0h 50m
      0
      12:00 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      12:50 AM
      London
      Stratford Bus Station
      0
      Omio
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 54m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    8:30 AM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    4:30 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    7:00 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    10:00 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    9:35 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    12:00 AM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    9:50 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    3h 20m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    10:50 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    9:35 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    12:40 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    8:30 AM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Colchester
    East Hill House
    10:00 PM
    London
    Stratford Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to London via Marks Tey, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 1%
      2h 10m
      Colchester
      5 mi
      9:50 PM
      Marks Tey
      Central Station
      12:00 AM
      London
      Stratford Bus Station
      0 mi
      National Express
      Economy
      $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to London via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 15m
      0
      9:35 PM
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      10:30 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • Omio
      0h 50m
      0
      12:00 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      12:50 AM
      London
      Stratford Bus Station
      0
      Omio
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $4

Frequency of bus connections between Colchester and London

See here how frequent the connections between Colchester and London are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Colchester to London. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between Colchester and London.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 63 buses from Colchester to London, while Night sees the fewest connections between Colchester and London, with 21 offers.

Facts about the bus from Colchester to London

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 24 times every day by bus from Colchester to London in one click! Book your bus ticket from Colchester to London starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 2h 20m
Earliest Bus 3:05 AM
Latest Bus 9:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 24 Ø
Distance 51.4 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Colchester to London

Every day, 24 buses from 1 bus companies leave Colchester for London: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/23/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/16
Monday 03/17
Tuesday 03/18
Wednesday 03/19
Thursday 03/20
Friday 03/21
Saturday 03/22
$43
Sunday 03/23
$31
Monday 03/24
$38
Tuesday 03/25
$23
Wednesday 03/26
$27
Thursday 03/27
$21
Friday 03/28
$25
Saturday 03/29
$25
Sunday 03/30
$23
Monday 03/31
$25
Tuesday 04/01
$21
Wednesday 04/02
$18
Thursday 04/03
Friday 04/04
$26
Saturday 04/05
Sunday 04/06
$26
Monday 04/07
$29
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 04/09
$24
Thursday 04/10
Friday 04/11
$29
Saturday 04/12

The cheapest time to travel from Colchester to London

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Colchester to London, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $21, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Colchester to London. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $42.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Colchester to London, with $21. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Colchester to London

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 Colchester to London 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 Colchester to London, 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 buses from Colchester to London are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Colchester to London

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

National Express from Colchester to London

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 2h 20m
Earliest Bus 3:05 AM
Last Bus 9:35 PM
Daily Connections 24 Ø
Found on 3/21/2025

All bus stations and stops in Colchester and London

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Colchester and London.

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 Colchester to London? Compare all modes of transports from Colchester to London.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Colchester to London

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

FAQs about the Colchester to London bus

How much does a Colchester London bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 2h 25m to reach London. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $43. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to London.

On average, how many connections are available from Colchester to London each day?

Every day, the Colchester to London bus route is served by approximately 24 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Colchester to London take?

The fastest bus from Colchester to London is offered by National Express and takes 2h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $43. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Colchester to London?

The earliest bus arriving in London from Colchester starts at 3:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Colchester to London?

The latest bus trip departing from Colchester for London starts at 9:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Colchester London route?

When traveling by bus from Colchester to London, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and London?

You can check all the direct connections between Colchester and London 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 Colchester to London bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Colchester London 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 traveling 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 Colchester to London on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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