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The average train between Peterborough and Colchester takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Peterborough 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.

2h 13m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 48m
£48–104

Peterborough to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Peterborough and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 56m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 2m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 23m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 20m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great NorthernLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 23m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 20m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Peterborough 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.

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  • Distance: 129.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Peterborough, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Peterborough to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 48m.

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