There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester by train, bus, car, or towncar
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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 36m£30–76Drive 78 mi
cheapest- Drive from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester78 mi
1h 44m£20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
2h 54m£33–55Towncar
- Take a town car from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester77.8 mi
1h 43mTrain, line 351 bus, bus
- Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwood
- Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Station351
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street371 / ...
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Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £29 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 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 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 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 36m.
The distance between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Colchester is 70 miles. The road distance is 78.5 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £29 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester, including transfers.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £29 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Stratford (London) in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stop via Coach Station in around 2h 54m.
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- 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
- £16–35
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Brentwood station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from London Heathrow Airport to Colchester
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More Questions & Answers
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester.
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