Stamford to Colchester Trains

Stamford to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stamford and Colchester takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Stamford 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 51m
Duration: 110 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Stamford to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Cambridge / ...
Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...

3h 19m

£54–92

Stamford to Colchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Stamford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

2:54 PM → 5:52 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
4:54 PM → 7:53 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:00 PM → 9:59 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
8:57 PM → 5:34 AM
Arrives next day
8h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:21 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 4:00 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:21 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 4:00 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:21 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 4:00 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:21 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 4:00 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:19 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 3:59 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

1:00 PM → 3:59 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 5:59 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
5:00 PM → 7:55 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:00 PM → 9:59 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes

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