Bus from London to Colchester
2 direct routes · about 125 min · first and last bus 20:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colchester as of 14:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 | 12:00 | 20:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Coach Stop (East-bound) | Stansted Airport |
| UK007 | FlixBus | ~125 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:15 | 20:15 | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop U) | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) | Chelmsford |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 London to Colchester?
2 routes run directly from London to Colchester: the 816 (National Express), the UK007 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 816, twice each weekday — board at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at Coach Stop (East-bound), about 140 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Colchester?
Around 125 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 London to Colchester?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 20:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Colchester?
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.