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Trip Overview

The average train between Heathrow and Colchester takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Heathrow 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 51m
Duration
70 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Heathrow to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Heathrow and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 40m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 10m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 10m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 10m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 10m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 41m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 58m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 36m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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: 69.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester via Stratford (London) in around 1h 34m.

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