The average train between Purfleet-on-Thames and Colchester takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purfleet-on-Thames 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 Purfleet-on-Thames and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purfleet-on-Thames is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Purfleet-on-Thames to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Purfleet-on-Thames station and arriving at Colchester station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Purfleet-on-Thames to Colchester train services, operated by c2c, depart from Purfleet station.
Purfleet-on-Thames to Colchester train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Purfleet-on-Thames to Colchester train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Purfleet-on-Thames and Colchester is 64.4 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Purfleet to Colchester via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 14m.
