What is the cheapest way to get from Stansted to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Colchester is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stansted to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Flagstone Paving and arriving at Osborne Street via Garrick Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Stansted to Colchester?

The distance between Stansted and Colchester is 74 miles. The road distance is 61.4 miles.

How do I travel from Stansted to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Stansted to Colchester without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 22m and costs £50 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Stansted to Colchester?

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Stansted to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Colchester bus from?

Stansted to Colchester bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Stansted to Colchester bus arrive?

Stansted to Colchester bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Colchester is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Stansted to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 276+ hotels available in Colchester.

Stansted to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Stansted to Colchester by taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Stansted to Ebbsfleet Internationaltaxi
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 22m
£53–89
Drive 61 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stansted to Colchestercar 61 mi
1h 9m
£15–22
Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus x80
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
5h 47m
Line 223 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 5m
Line 223 bus, train via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
1. Take the bus from Flagstone Paving to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Woolwich Arsenaltrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
2h 41m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stansted to Colchester.

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Distance: 73.6 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Stansted, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Flagstone Paving to Osborne Street via Barrack Row, Garrick Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 47m.

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