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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Stansted to Colchester. Traveling by bus from Stansted to Colchester usually takes around 53 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 50 minutes.
| Distance | 30 mi (48 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $17.04 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Stansted to Colchester?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Stansted to Colchester. 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 | 0h 53m | $19.45 |
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 53 minutes to cover the 30 miles from Stansted to Colchester. However, the fastest bus only takes 50 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Stansted to Colchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Stansted to Colchester 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 Stansted to Colchester without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Stansted to Colchester; ticket prices start at $55.19.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Stansted?
Main departure station: Stansted Airport London (STN)
Most buses depart from the main station in Stansted.
All bus stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport London (STN)
Where does the bus arrive in Colchester?
Main arrival station: 12 Stanwell St
All buses from Stansted arrive at one main station in Colchester.
All bus stations in Colchester:
12 Stanwell St
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