The average train between Spalding and Colchester takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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 Spalding and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Spalding 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.
No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Colchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Spalding to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Spalding to Colchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Spalding and Colchester is 122.9 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Spalding to Colchester via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 20m.