What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to bus via Bus Interchange which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to Airport Transfer which takes 42 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and London Stansted Airport (STN)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and London Stansted Airport (STN)?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN). However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Stansted Airport via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The distance between Colchester and London Stansted Airport (STN) is 33 miles. The road distance is 32.2 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs £6 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus from?

Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train from?

Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The best way to get from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to bus which takes 1h and costs £6 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 1h 42m.

Where does the Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus arrive?

Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train arrive?

Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 32 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN).

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

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Where can I stay near London Stansted Airport (STN)?

There are 424+ hotels available in London Stansted Airport (STN).

Can I share a ride from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colchester and London Stansted Airport (STN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
1h
£6–15
Bus via Bus Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
1h 45m
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain Stansted Express
1h 42m
£46–68
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Colchester to London Stansted-STNrideshare 32 mi
42 min
£35–50
Drive 32 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN)car 32 mi
42 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN)taxi 32 mi
42 min
£65–85

Colchester to London Stansted Airport (STN) by train

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1h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 32.4 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Colchester, England and London Stansted Airport (STN), England?

National Express operates a bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Stansted Airport via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 42m.

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