The average train between Sandwich and Colchester takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Sandwich 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 hourly between Sandwich and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sandwich is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sandwich to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Sandwich station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Sandwich to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sandwich station.
Sandwich to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Sandwich to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Sandwich and Colchester is 74.6 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Sandwich to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 18m.