The average train between Colchester and South Hornchurch takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to South Hornchurch. 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 South Hornchurch. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:39 PM which arrives into South Hornchurch at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to South Hornchurch. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at South Hornchurch station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Colchester to South Hornchurch train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to South Hornchurch train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rainham (London) station.
Book your Colchester to South Hornchurch train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Colchester and South Hornchurch is 63.1 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Rainham (London) via Stratford (London), Stratford station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 12m.