The average train between Colchester and Stamford takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Stamford. 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 Stamford. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Stamford at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Stamford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Colchester to Stamford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Stamford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Colchester to Stamford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Stamford is 126.8 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Stamford via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 2h 47m.