Luggage
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:
From £34 one-way*
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowTravel direct from Heathrow Airport to Colchester 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.
Heathrow to Colchester journey information | |
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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 |
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:
Return route
Other routes to Heathrow
Inter-airport routes
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 policyWhile you are 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.
Welcome to Colchester Bus Station, your gateway to the town and beyond. Conveniently located for easy access, our station greets you with nearby amenities such as restaurants, shops, and cafes, ensuring a smooth transition upon your arrival.
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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*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.