How much does a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Colchester cost?

The bus ticket price from London Stansted Airport to Colchester starts at R 201. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London Stansted Airport to Colchester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from London Stansted Airport to Colchester?

The average travel time between London Stansted Airport and Colchester is around , although the fastest bus will take about 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 49 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between London Stansted Airport and Colchester?

The number of buses from London Stansted Airport to Colchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London Stansted Airport to Colchester by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from London Stansted Airport to Colchester?

When taking the bus from London Stansted Airport to Colchester, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, BlaBlaCar.

Bus London Stansted Airport to Colchester from R 164 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Stansted to Colchester on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:45	Stansted London Airport (STN)	55m	14:40	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	19:05	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	Fastest
Bus	13:45	Stansted London Airport (STN)	55m	14:40	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	15:45	Stansted London Airport (STN)	55m	16:40	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	15:45	Stansted London Airport (STN)	55m	16:40	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Colchester on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	08:45	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	09:35	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Colchester on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	08:45	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h	09:45	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Colchester on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	08:45	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h	09:45	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Colchester on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	08:45	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h	09:45	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Colchester on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	08:45	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h	09:45	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Colchester on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	08:45	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h	09:45	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Colchester on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	45m	01:15	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	05:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	05:50	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags
Bus	08:45	Stansted London Airport (STN)	50m	09:35	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, Greyfriars Hotel	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:25 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from London Stansted Airport to Colchester

We recommend taking the bus

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 R 201, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

50mAverage duration

45 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 201 - R 618	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 110 - R 110	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stations and stops in London Stansted Airport and Colchester?

Stops in Stansted

A
Stansted London Airport (STN)
Terminal Rd N, Bishop's Stortford CM22 6PL, UK

Stops in Colchester

A
Colchester Bus Stop
15 Stanwell Street, Stop Ba, Colchester CO2

Official partners

National Express

4/529 723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

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.

31 January 2024

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.

15 September 2023

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.

8 September 2023

BlaBlaCar

Companies in United Kingdom:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Amtrak, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar, Intercape

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stansted to Colchester by bus

How much does a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Colchester cost?
The bus ticket price from London Stansted Airport to Colchester starts at R 201. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London Stansted Airport to Colchester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from London Stansted Airport to Colchester?
The average travel time between London Stansted Airport and Colchester is around , although the fastest bus will take about 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 49 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between London Stansted Airport and Colchester?
The number of buses from London Stansted Airport to Colchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London Stansted Airport to Colchester by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from London Stansted Airport to Colchester?
When taking the bus from London Stansted Airport to Colchester, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, BlaBlaCar.