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The average train between Cambridge and Colchester Town takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Colchester Town. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 27m
Duration
74 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarkettrain train Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
  2. Take the train from Stowmarket to Colchestertrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2h 18m
£35–56

Cambridge to Colchester Town train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Colchester Town. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Colchester Town at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Stowmarket and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia8h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia7h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Colchester Town? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 74.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Colchester Town, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Colchester Town via Stowmarket and Colchester in around 2h 18m.

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