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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 31m 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 31m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
£41
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 50m
£34–59

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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 5m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 23, 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 Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 57m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 26, 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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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 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 28, 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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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.

Map of how to get from Colchester Town to Cambridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 74.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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 50m.

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