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The average train between East London and Colchester takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from East London 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.

57 min
Duration
49 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
51 min
£23–36

East London to Colchester train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between East London and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from East London is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford station and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 45m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 2m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia51 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 46m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia52 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia59 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 20m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 12m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia52 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia59 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 20m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 12m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia52 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia59 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 20m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 12m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia52 min • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia59 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 20m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 12m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 54m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia52 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 20m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 12m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 14m • 1 change

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    London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East London to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 49.3 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between East London, England and Colchester, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Colchester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 39 min.

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