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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Colchester to Stansted. Traveling by bus from Colchester to Stansted usually takes around one hour and one minute, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in just one hour,
| Distance | 30 mi (48 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $18.80 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Colchester to Stansted?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Colchester to Stansted. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 4 | 1h 2m | $19.87 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and one minute to cover the 30 miles from Colchester to Stansted. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Colchester to Stansted, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Colchester to Stansted every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Colchester to Stansted without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Colchester to Stansted; ticket prices start at $55.81.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Colchester?
Main departure station: 12 Stanwell St
Most buses depart from the main station in Colchester.
All bus stations in Colchester:
12 Stanwell St
Where does the bus arrive in Stansted?
Main arrival station: Stansted Airport London (STN)
All buses from Colchester arrive at one main station in Stansted.
All bus stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport London (STN)
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