- Distance: 51.3 mi
- Duration: 55 min
The average train between London and Colchester takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from London 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 15 minutes between London and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from London is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:52 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Liverpool Street station and arriving at Colchester station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
London to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Liverpool Street station.
London to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between London and Colchester is 82.8 km. The road distance is 93 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 46 min.
