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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 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

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 5:38 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 Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 19m • 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 Thursday, October 15, 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 Friday, October 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 Saturday, October 17, 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

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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