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Colchester Town to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester Town and Cambridge takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester Town to Cambridge. 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 28m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to Stowmarkettrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
  2. Take the train from Stowmarket to Cambridgetrain train Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
2h 48m
£35–59

Colchester Town to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester Town and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester Town is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Colchester and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 17m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester Town to Cambridge? 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 28m

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

You can take a train from Colchester Town to Cambridge via Colchester and Stowmarket in around 2h 48m.

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