The average train between Paddington and Colchester takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Paddington and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Paddington to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Paddington to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Paddington to Colchester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Paddington and Colchester is 85.4 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from London Paddington to Colchester via Stratford (London) in around 1h 7m.
