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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend Central Station and Colchester takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend Central Station 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 25m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Southend Central Station to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Southend Central Station and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend Central Station is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Southend Victoria and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 58m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 23m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 19m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 38m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 32m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 12m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 32m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 23m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 15m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 23m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 19m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 23m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 19m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 23m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 19m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 23m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 19m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend Central Station 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.

Map of how to get from Southend Central Station to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Southend Central Station, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a vehicle from Southend Central Station to Colchester via Southend Victoria and Shenfield in around 1h 27m.

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