Dartford Station to Colchester Trains

Dartford Station to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dartford Station and Colchester takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dartford Station to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 47m
Duration: 61 mi
Distance: £35
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Dartford to Woolwich Arsenaltrain
Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Stationtrain Dlr
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain

1h 33m

£28–45

Dartford Station to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Dartford Station and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford Station is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:17 AM → 10:03 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
8:46 AM → 10:16 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 11:03 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 7:16 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 10:11 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 11:11 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 11:36 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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