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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.
View our luggage policyWe accept:
Heathrow Airport to Colchester
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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Sign up nowCoach from Heathrow Airport to Colchester
National Express coaches from Heathrow Airport to Colchester run up to 4 times daily, with one-way fares starting from £34*, giving you direct travel with guaranteed seats and generous luggage allowance so you can say goodbye to expensive airport transfers.
| Heathrow to Colchester 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 | 8:20am/23:10pm |
Our Heathrow to Colchester 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:
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 4)
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
- Braintree (Marks Farm)
- Marks Tey
- Colchester East Hill
Heathrow to Colchester route map
Return route
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 Heathrow
While you're waiting for your coach, Heathrow Airport offers excellent facilities for you to enjoy before your journey. Fancy a bite to eat? The airport surroundings feature a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, plus convenient rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines to make your departure experience comfortable.
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.
Arriving at Colchester
Welcome to Colchester Bus Station, your gateway to this historic town and beyond. The station is conveniently located for easy access to the town centre, with nearby restaurants, shops and cafes making your arrival stress-free.
Sit back and let us do the driving - just remember to allow plenty of time for your journey when connecting to further transportation.
Perfect for:
✅ Airport travellers seeking affordable direct transport to Colchester
✅ Passengers needing generous luggage allowance for longer trips
✅ Visitors wanting comfortable guaranteed seating on their journey
Book your National Express coach from Heathrow to Colchester today and enjoy direct, affordable travel with the comfort and convenience that makes your journey part of the adventure. See why savvy travellers choose us for their airport connections!
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 8.20am, arriving at Colchester at 10.55am.
The last coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 23.10pm, arriving at Colchester at 1.30am.
A one-way journey from Heathrow to Colchester is available from £34*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Heathrow to Colchester 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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T&C: *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 09.10.2025 for travel between 09.10.2025 - 05.02.2026.
