There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Colchester by train, bus, rideshare, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Stratford (London)Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 33m£30–70Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Holborn stationPiccadilly
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h£18–49Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
3h 15m£31–53Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London Heathrow-LHR to Colchester77.8 mi
1h 43m£30–40Drive 77.8 mi
- Drive from Heathrow to Colchester77.8 mi
1h 43m£19–28
Heathrow to Colchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Colchester is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £29 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Colchester via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Heathrow and Colchester is 70 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £29 - £70.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Heathrow to Colchester, including transfers.
Heathrow to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
The best way to get from Heathrow to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £29 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester via Stratford (London) in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stop via Coach Station in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Holborn station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–6
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from London Heathrow-LHR to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Heathrow to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Heathrow to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Colchester is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Heathrow to Colchester.
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