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Trip Overview

The average train between Waltham Abbey and Colchester takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Waltham Abbey 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.

1h 28m
Duration
59 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Waltham Abbey to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Waltham Abbey and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham Abbey is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 32m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 25m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 21m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 25m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 29m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 40m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 43m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 25m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 21m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 25m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 21m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 25m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 21m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Waltham Abbey, Essex, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Waltham Cross to Colchester via Stratford (London) in around 1h 12m.

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