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Trip Overview

The average train between London Paddington and Colchester takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from London Paddington 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 14m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

London Paddington to Colchester train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between London Paddington and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from London Paddington is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 15m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 10m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 35m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 11m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 35m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 13m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 1m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 20m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 19m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 7m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 11m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 35m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 11m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 35m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 11m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 56 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Colchester via Stratford (London) in around 1h 7m.

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