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.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Colchester to London on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	2h 35m	08:40	Stratford	Cheapest
Bus	21:35	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	2h 25m	00:00	Stratford	Fastest
Bus	06:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	4h 15m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	4h 15m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:25	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	3h 55m	12:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Colchester to London on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	2h 10m	05:15	Stratford	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	3h 45m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	3h 45m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	4h 15m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	4h 15m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Colchester to London on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	2h 35m	08:40	Stratford	Cheapest
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	2h 10m	05:15	Stratford	Fastest
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	3h 45m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	3h 45m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	4h 15m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Colchester to London on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:35	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	2h 25m	19:00	Stratford	Cheapest
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	2h 10m	05:15	Stratford	Fastest
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	3h 45m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	3h 45m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	3h 15m	09:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Colchester to London on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	2h 15m	08:20	Stratford	Cheapest
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	2h 10m	05:15	Stratford	Fastest
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	3h 45m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	3h 45m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	3h 15m	09:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Colchester to London on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:10	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	2h 30m	16:40	Stratford	Cheapest
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	2h 10m	05:15	Stratford	Fastest
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	3h 45m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	3h 45m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	4h 15m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Colchester to London

We recommend taking the train

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.

18train per day

1h 3mAverage duration

47 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£16 - £45	Average duration2h 57m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£12 - £150	Average duration1h 3m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £11	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

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

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Aldgate
15 St Botolph St, London EC3A 7BB, UK
C
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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D
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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E
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
F
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

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.

28 March 2023

Bus on time

Isabel T.

30 April 2024

Very bad .

Robbie W.

13 March 2024

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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.

Best price found

24/11

£35

25/11

£37

Today

£35

27/11

£34

28/11

£30

29/11

£22

30/11

£22

01/12

£22

The cheapest trip from Colchester to London was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £22

To 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 £22 to £41 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 £22, which is on 2025-11-29.