
From London Heathrow
By Train
- Average cost: £57 for one adult.
- Average journey time: 2 hours 22 minutes
- Route:
- Take the train from Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station, London
- From Paddington Station, take the London Underground (Circle Line or Hammersmith and City Line) to London Liverpool Street Station.
- From London Liverpool Street take the train to Colchester Station
By Bus
- Average Cost: £30 for one adult.
- Average journey time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Route:
- National Express coaches to Colchester are available every 2 hours
From London Gatwick
By Train
- Average cost: £44 for one adult
- Average journey time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Route:
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria Station
- From London Victoria Station take the London Underground (Circle Line) to London Liverpool Street Station.
- From London Liverpool Street take the train to Colchester Station
By Bus
- Average Cost: £22 for one adult
- Average journey time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Route:
- Take the coach to Victoria Coach Station in London (there are coaches every 30mins)
- At Victoria Coach Station take the coach to Colchester
From London Stansted
By Train
- Average cost: £40.50 for one adult
- Average journey time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Route:
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street Station
- From London Liverpool Street take the train to Colchester Station
By Bus
- Average cost: £12.40 for one adult
- Average journey time: 0 hours 55 minutes
- Route:
- National Express coaches to Colchester are available every 2 hours
From London Luton
By Train
- Average cost: £45.50 for one adult
- Average journey time: 3 hours
- Route:
- Take the train from Luton Airport to St. Pancras Station
- From St. Pancras Station take the London Underground (Circle Line or Metropolitan Line or Hammersmith and City Line) to London Liverpool Street Station.
- From London Liverpool Street take the train to Colchester Station
By Bus
- Average cost: £29.30 for one adult
- Average journey time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Route:
- Take the National Express service to Stansted Airport
- From Stansted Airport take the National Express service to Colchester.
From St. Pancras International Station
By Train
- Cost: £14.50 – £31.10
- Average journey time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Route:
- From St. Pancras Station take the London Underground (Circle Line or Metropolitan Line or Hammersmith and City Line) to London Liverpool Street Station.
- From London Liverpool Street take the train to Colchester Station
Useful Links
- Train information: www.nationalrail.co.uk
- Bus information: www.nationalexpress.com
- Colchester town bus information: www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk
- Taxi: Taxis are always available at Colchester North Station (main train station) and Colchester bus station to take you to your homestay provider