The average train between Colchester and Westgate-on-Sea takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Westgate-on-Sea. 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 Westgate-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Westgate-on-Sea at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Westgate-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Westgate-on-Sea station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Colchester to Westgate-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Westgate-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Colchester to Westgate-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Westgate-on-Sea is 63.9 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Railway Station via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, Margate, and Nayland Rock in around 2h 42m.