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You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Colchester to Heathrow Airport
From £34 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Coach from Colchester to Heathrow Airport
Travel direct from Colchester to Heathrow Airport from £34 one-way*, and say goodbye to expensive airport travel.
With up to 4 services each day, a guaranteed seat and lots of luggage room, you can travel more and pay less with National Express.
Coach from Colchester to Heathrow Airport
Travel direct from Colchester to Heathrow Airport from £34 one-way*, and say goodbye to expensive airport travel.
With up to 4 services each day, a guaranteed seat and lots of luggage room, you can travel more and pay less with National Express.
| Colchester to Heathrow journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 20 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £34 * |
| Distance (approx) | 150km |
| No. of stops | 3 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 3:05am/17:40pm |
Our Colchester to Heathrow services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 250 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Colchester East Hill
- Marks Tey
- Braintree (Marks Farm)
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 4)
Colchester to Heathrow route map
Other routes to Heathrow
- Bath to Heathrow
- Birmingham to Heathrow
- Bournemouth to Heathrow
- Brighton to Heathrow
- Bristol to Heathrow
- Cambridge to Heathrow
- Cardiff to Heathrow
- Cheltenham to Heathrow
- Leicester to Heathrow
- London to Heathrow
- Nottingham to Heathrow
- Southampton to Heathrow
- Swindon to Heathrow
Inter-airport routes
Departing from Colchester
Our 250 service departs from Colchester Bus Station, centrally located for easy access. With convenient amenities nearby, including restaurants, shops, and cafes, our station ensures you're all set to start your travels.
Travelling to Terminal 4 or 5?
For more frequent coach services, search for Heathrow Airport London (Terminals 2, 3) in the blue Journey Planner above. You can then take the free Heathrow Express train in between terminals.
Arriving at Heathrow Airport
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
While you're waiting for your coach, Heathrow Airport has many great facilities for you to enjoy.
Facilities near to the stop include: a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines.
Arrival and Departure information:
Terminal 2 & 3: Coaches arrive and depart from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Terminal 4: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 4.
Terminal 5: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 5.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Colchester at 3.05am, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 5.25am.
The last coach leaves from Colchester at 17.40pm, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 20.15pm.
A one-way journey from Colchester to Heathrow is available from £34*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Colchester to Heathrow take 2 hrs 20 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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*Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.
