The train between Canterbury and Colchester takes 1h 44m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Canterbury to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run on demand between Canterbury and Colchester. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 44m.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford International station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Canterbury to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Colchester is 68.9 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 44m.