The average train between Colchester and Sandwich takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Sandwich. 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 hourly between Colchester and Sandwich. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Sandwich at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Sandwich. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Sandwich station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Colchester to Sandwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Sandwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sandwich station.
Book your Colchester to Sandwich train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Sandwich is 74.6 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Sandwich via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h.