The average train between Ilford and Colchester takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Ilford 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 Ilford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 12m • 1 change
1h 14m • 1 change
1h 5m • 1 change
1h 8m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Ilford to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Ilford to Colchester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ilford and Colchester is 68.2 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Colchester via Stratford (London) in around 58 min.
