The average train between Kentish Town and Colchester takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Kentish Town 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 Kentish Town and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kentish Town is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 17m • 1 change

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1h 28m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Kentish Town to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Kentish Town station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Kentish Town to Colchester train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Kentish Town West station.
Kentish Town to Colchester train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Kentish Town and Colchester is 81.4 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Kentish Town West to Colchester via Stratford (London) in around 1h 12m.