The average train between Romford and Colchester Town takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Romford to Colchester Town. 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 2 hours between Romford and Colchester Town. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Colchester Town at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Colchester Town. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Colchester Town station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Romford to Colchester Town train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Gidea Park Station.
Romford to Colchester Town train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Colchester Town station.
Book your Romford to Colchester Town train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Romford and Colchester Town is 60.4 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Gidea Park Station to Colchester Town via Shenfield in around 2h 1m.