The average train between Greenwich and Colchester takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Greenwich 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 20 minutes between Greenwich and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Greenwich is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford station and take an average of 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Greenwich to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Greenwich station and arriving at Colchester station via Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Greenwich to Colchester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Stratford (London) station.
Greenwich to Colchester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Greenwich to Colchester train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Greenwich and Colchester is 77.3 km. The road distance is 81 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Colchester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 39 min.
