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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church | Stratford | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church | Victoria Coach Station | No tags | |||||
| Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church | Victoria Coach Station | No tags | |||||
| Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church | Victoria Coach Station | No tags | |||||
| Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church | Victoria Coach Station | No tags |
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We recommend taking the trainAmong 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 US$15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Colchester to London: Trip Overview
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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
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Colchester to London Bus
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How much does a bus ticket from Colchester to London cost?
The bus ticket price from Colchester to London starts at US$20. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Colchester to London 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 Colchester to London?
The average travel time between Colchester and London is around 2h 57m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 83 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Colchester and London?
The number of buses from Colchester to London can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Colchester to London by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Colchester to London?
When taking the bus from Colchester to London, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express.
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The cheapest trip from Colchester to London was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$28To 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 US$28 to US$53 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 US$28, which is on 2025-11-04.
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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Colchester and London!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Colchester to London, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Colchester to London will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
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Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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