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Peterborough to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Peterborough and Colchester takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

1h 58m
Duration
98 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Peterborough to Colchester train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Peterborough and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:52 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:42 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 2h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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    train train 1h 54m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 2h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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    train train 1h 54m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 2h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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    train train 1h 54m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 2h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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    train train 1h 54m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 2h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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    train train 1h 54m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 2h • Direct
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    train train 1h 55m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 2h 6m • Direct

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: 97.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

Greater Anglia operates a train from Peterborough to Colchester 3 times a day. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 1h 59m.

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