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The average train between Surrey and Colchester takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Surrey 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.

2h 32m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Box Hill & Westhumble to London Waterlootrain train Dorking - London Waterloo
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 2m
£35–56

Surrey to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Surrey and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Surrey is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 23m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 17m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 32m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 17m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 32m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Surrey 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 Surrey to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Box Hill & Westhumble to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 2m.

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