- Distance: 24 mi
- Duration: 39 min
The average train between Chelmsford and Colchester Town takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Chelmsford and Colchester Town. The earliest departure is at 8:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Colchester Town at 10:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Colchester Town station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Chelmsford to Colchester Town train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Colchester Town train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester Town station.
Book your Chelmsford to Colchester Town train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chelmsford and Colchester Town is 34.3 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Chelmsford to Colchester Town every 2 hours. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 39 min.
