The average train between Tilbury and Colchester takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Tilbury 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 every 30 minutes between Tilbury and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Tilbury is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Tilbury 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 Tilbury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Tilbury Town station and arriving at Colchester station via West Ham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Tilbury to Colchester train services, operated by c2c, depart from Tilbury Town station.
Tilbury to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Tilbury and Colchester is 60.3 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Tilbury Town to Colchester via West Ham, West Ham station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 23m.