Stafford to Colchester Trains

Stafford to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stafford and Colchester takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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.

3h 4m
Duration: 187 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 27m

£66–144

Stafford to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Stafford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:14 PM → 3:46 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
2:14 PM → 4:45 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
3:14 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
4:14 PM → 6:48 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:00 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 3:11 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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