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 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Orpington is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:47 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.


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1h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Orpington to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 station. 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 Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Orpington and Colchester is 79.8 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Orpington to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 39m.