The average train between Colchester and Purfleet-on-Thames takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Purfleet-on-Thames. 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 30 minutes between Colchester and Purfleet-on-Thames. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Purfleet-on-Thames at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Purfleet-on-Thames. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Purfleet-on-Thames station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Colchester to Purfleet-on-Thames train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Purfleet-on-Thames train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Purfleet station.
Book your Colchester to Purfleet-on-Thames train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Colchester and Purfleet-on-Thames is 64.4 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Purfleet via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 21m.
