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The average train between Southminster and Colchester takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Southminster 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 57m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southminster to Wickfordtrain train Southminster - Wickford / ...
  2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 41m
£27–43

Southminster to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Southminster and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southminster is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Wickford and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 51m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 38m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 58m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 52m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia2h • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 58m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 52m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 56.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Southminster to Colchester via Wickford and Shenfield in around 1h 41m.

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