How to travel from Colchester to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Colchester and London is around 83km (51 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 50min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Colchester to London by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street.

  • Duration50min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Greater Anglia

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Bus

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London and then to London Liverpool Street Station.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
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Drive

Drive to London Liverpool St.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance93km (58 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and London

There are several options for getting from Colchester to London by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).

The distance between Colchester and London is around 83km (51 miles).

It takes around 50min to get from Colchester and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colchester to London is to take the train which takes around 50min and will set you back approx £25 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and London. It typically takes around 50min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Colchester and London with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 50min.

Greater Anglia run train services between Colchester and London. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 50min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colchester and London. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Colchester and London. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to London. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street. instead which will take 50min.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Colchester and London. The distance is around 93km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

How do I get from Colchester to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and London

Transport options from Colchester to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
50min
£25($29)
every 15 mins83km (51 miles)
Bus
2h 15m
£10($12)
every 20 mins112km (70 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£17($20)
on demand93km (58 miles)

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Airports near London

The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London