Bus from Colchester to London
2 direct routes · about 120 min · first and last bus 08:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to London as of 06:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Colchester, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 816 | National Express | ~140 min | 2 | Fridays only | 08:35 | 16:05 | Coach Stop (W-bound) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Stansted Airport |
| UK007 | FlixBus | ~120 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:00 | 08:00 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop U) | Chelmsford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Colchester on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 816 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Colchester to London?
2 routes run directly from Colchester to London: the 816 (National Express), the UK007 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 816, twice each weekday — board at Coach Stop (W-bound) and get off at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound), about 140 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester to London?
Around 120 minutes on the UK007, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Stansted Airport on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to London?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 08:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to London?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.