The average train between Colchester and Thorpe Bay (Water) takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water). 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 Thorpe Bay (Water). The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Thorpe Bay (Water) at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Shenfield and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Thorpe Bay (Water) station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
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The distance between Colchester and Thorpe Bay (Water) is 40.9 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Thorpe Bay via Shenfield, Southend Victoria, and Southend Central in around 1h 41m.