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Trip Overview

The average train between West Ham and Colchester takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from West Ham 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.

49 min
Duration
47 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

West Ham to Colchester train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between West Ham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from West Ham is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 47 min • Direct
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    train train 38 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 1h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 1h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 45 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from West Ham to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 47.4 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between West Ham, England and Colchester, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Colchester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 39 min.

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