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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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Stansted Airport to Colchester
From £7.00 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 Stansted Airport to Colchester
National Express operates coach services from Stansted Airport to Colchester with fares starting from just £7.00 one-way*, providing fast and convenient travel without breaking the bank.
Our services run throughout the day with journey times making this an efficient airport connection option.
You can book coach travel from across the UK now using the blue journey planner above.
| Stansted Airport to Colchester journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 45 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £7.00 * |
| Distance (approx) | 61km |
| No. of stops | 2 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 00:30am/21:00pm |
Our Stansted Airport 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:
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
- Braintree (Marks Farm)
- Marks Tey
- Colchester
Our 482 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
- Braintree (Marks Farm)
- Marks Tey
- Colchester
Departing from Stansted Airport
Before boarding your coach to Colchester at Stansted Airport station, you'll find coffee shops, toilet facilities, and newsagents on-site to help you refuel and prepare for the next part of your journey. Everything you need is conveniently located to ensure a smooth departure experience.
For more information, take a look at our Stansted Airport coach station page.
Arriving in Colchester
Our 250 and 482 services arrive at East Hill, right in the heart of Colchester city centre. This central location provides immediate access to shops, cafes, restaurants and other facilities upon arrival.
Great transport links including bus routes, rail connections and a dedicated taxi rank are available around the stop, making it easy to continue your journey.
Perfect for:
✅ Airport travellers seeking affordable transport to Colchester
✅ Visitors wanting direct access to Colchester city centre
✅ Passengers needing convenient connections to wider transport networks
Book your Stansted to Colchester coach journey today and enjoy comfortable, affordable travel with National Express.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Stansted Airport at 00.20am, arriving in Colchester at 01.10am.
The last coach leaves from Stansted Airport at 21.05pm, arriving in Colchester at 22.00pm.
A one-way journey from Stansted Airport to Colchester is available from £7.00*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Stansted Airport to Colchester take 50 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 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
