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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Colchester. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$17 - $38 | Average Duration50m | 1kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$9 - $9 | Average Duration50m | 2kg CO₂e |
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Customers have expressed satisfaction with the timely and efficient service, highlighting clean buses and professional drivers. Many appreciated the smooth rides and ease of booking tickets online. However, some mentioned that an additional stop closer to train stations would be beneficial for older passengers.
National Express Stansted Colchester recent customer reviews
Excellent customer service, fast and efficient service.. The coach was clean and comfortable and arrived on time.
Cathryn O.
Everything but the departure which was to far away from train and bus station resulting in 1hr wait for services. An extra stop nearer train and bus stations is required for the 65s and over.
Ian G.
I enjoyed my journey and the bus arrived and left on time according to the ticket. It was very easy to book a ticket online.
Hum G.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stansted to Colchester by bus
How far is Stansted from Colchester?
It's about 49 km (31 miles) from Stansted to Colchester.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Stansted to Colchester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at London Stansted Airport, in Stansted, and end it at Colchester Bus Stop, in Colchester.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Stansted to Colchester was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $14To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stansted to Colchester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $14 to $42 for a bus ticket from Stansted to Colchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-21.
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