There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Stratford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3Elizabeth / ...
1h 37m£30–99Drive 77.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 377.7 mi
1h 42m£20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station727 / ...
3h 25m£32–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colchester to London Heathrow-LHR77.7 mi
1h 42m£30–45Bus, line 351 bus, train
- Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Brentwood station351
- Take the train from Brentwood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
3h 57m
Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £29 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Colchester and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 71 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £29 - £100.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, including transfers.
Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £29 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, England?
You can take a train from Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Stratford and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Heathrow Central Bus Station via Coach Station in around 3h 25m.
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–70
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Brentwood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–75
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Brentwood station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Colchester to London Heathrow-LHR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Colchester to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
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