The average train between Dartford and Colchester takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dartford 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Dartford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford 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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Colchester station via Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Dartford to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Dartford to Colchester train tickets online with Thameslink, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Colchester is 68.5 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Colchester via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 29m.
