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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church | Stratford | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church | Stratford | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church | Victoria Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church | Victoria Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church | Victoria Coach Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Colchester to London
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 3 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Colchester and London?
Stops in Colchester
- A
Colchester Bus Stop
15 Stanwell Street, Stop Ba, Colchester CO2
Stops in London
- A164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
- B
Aldgate
15 St Botolph St, London EC3A 7BB, UK - C235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
- D
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK - E
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK - F26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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Customers highly recommend patronizing National Express due to its excellent service. However, the only downside mentioned in multiple reviews is the issue of lateness, which negatively affects the overall quality of the journey.
National Express Colchester London recent customer reviews
The entire service was great except for the lateness, which really deteriorated the quality of the journey
Isabelle H.
Bus on time
Isabel T.
Very bad .
Robbie W.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Colchester to London
How far is London from Colchester by coach?
The journey from Colchester to London by coach covers an approximate distance of 52 miles (83 km).
Is there a way to reach London from Colchester without a car?
The best way to go from Colchester to London without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Colchester to London was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £19To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Colchester to London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £19 to £39 for a bus ticket from Colchester to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-11-28.
