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Colchester to St James Station trains

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The average train between Colchester and St James Station takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to St James Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 30m
Duration
321 mi
Distance
£143
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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4h 3m
£117–174

Colchester to St James Station train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Colchester and St James Station. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into St James Station at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 26m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 27m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 48m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 29m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 1m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 321.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and St James Station, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to St James Station via Stratford, Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 3m.

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