The average train between Orpington and Colchester takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Orpington 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 30 minutes between Orpington and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Orpington is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 40m • 2 changes
1h 27m • 2 changes
1h 45m • 2 changes
1h 48m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Orpington to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Orpington station and arriving at Colchester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Orpington to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Orpington station.
Orpington to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Orpington to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Orpington and Colchester is 79.8 km. The road distance is 108 km.
There is no direct connection from Orpington to Colchester. However, you can take the train to London Bridge, walk to London Bridge station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester.
