The average train between Colchester and Stafford takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Stafford. 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 Stafford. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Stafford at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Colchester to Stafford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Stafford station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Colchester to Stafford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Stafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.
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The distance between Colchester and Stafford is 229 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Stafford via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 30m.