The average train between Tunbridge Wells and Colchester takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tunbridge Wells is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Tunbridge Wells to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Tunbridge Wells station and arriving at Colchester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Tunbridge Wells to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tunbridge Wells station.
Tunbridge Wells to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Tunbridge Wells to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Colchester is 95.4 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 54m.