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Colchester to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Cambridge takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 14m
Duration
72 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
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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 19m
£34–58

Colchester to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 72.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Cambridge via Stowmarket in around 2h 19m.

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