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Waltham Abbey to Colchester trains

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The average train between Waltham Abbey and Colchester takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is an hourly train service 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

Train

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  1. Take the train from Waltham Cross to Stratford (London)train train Hertford East - Stratford / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 12m
£27–43

Waltham Abbey to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Waltham Abbey and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham Abbey is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 31m • 1 change

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 21m • 1 change

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 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 Wednesday, October 14, 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 Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 58.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Waltham Abbey, 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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