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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Colchester
- Cheapest price on Nov 10
- €14
- Average ticket price on Nov 10
- €29
- Fastest journey on Nov 10
- 46 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 10
- 46 m
- Trains on Nov 10
- 36
- Distance
- 83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Colchester will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
On Tue, Nov 10, we found 36 trains from London to Colchester, including 34 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 10 the direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Tue, Nov 10 the slowest trains will take 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
P0125412:30 PM 0h46 London Liverpool Street (LST) 1:16 PM Colchester station (COL) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers- P01259
1:00 PM 0h46 London Liverpool Street (LST) 1:46 PM Colchester station (COL) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01263
1:30 PM 0h46 London Liverpool Street (LST) 2:16 PM Colchester station (COL) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01250
12:00 PM 0h46 London Liverpool Street (LST) 12:46 PM Colchester station (COL) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - P66950
12:18 PM 0h55 London Liverpool Street (LST) 1:13 PM Colchester station (COL) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
- P01226
9:00 AM 0h46 London Liverpool Street (LST) 9:46 AM Colchester station (COL) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01250
12:00 PM 0h46 London Liverpool Street (LST) 12:46 PM Colchester station (COL) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01254
12:30 PM 0h46 London Liverpool Street (LST) 1:16 PM Colchester station (COL) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01259
1:00 PM 0h46 London Liverpool Street (LST) 1:46 PM Colchester station (COL) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01233
10:00 AM 0h46 London Liverpool Street (LST) 10:46 AM Colchester station (COL) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Colchester
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Trains from London to Colchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 44m.
Distance 83 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Live departures
London to Colchester train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Colchester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P66641 | On time 12:18 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h18 | 1:36 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66649 | On time 12:46 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h11 | 1:57 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P02948 | 5:23 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h06 | 6:29 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66713 · P66912 | 5:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h28 | 7:04 AM Colchester station (COL) | 1 transfer | |
P66912+ C35271 | 5:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h10 | 7:04 AM Colchester station (COL) | 1 transfer | |
| P01218 | 8:00 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h48 | 8:48 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P67198 | 8:02 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h04 | 9:06 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66929 | 8:16 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h57 | 9:13 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01220 | 8:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 9:17 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01075 | 8:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h03 | 9:39 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01226 | 9:00 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 9:46 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P67203 | 9:02 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 10:04 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04649 | 9:18 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 10:13 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01230 | 9:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 10:16 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01079 | 9:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 10:37 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01233 | 10:00 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 10:46 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P67207 | 10:02 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 11:04 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66942 | 10:18 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 11:13 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01236 | 10:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h50 | 11:20 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01082 | 10:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 11:37 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01241 | 11:00 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 11:46 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04676 | 11:02 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 12:04 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04652 | 11:18 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h56 | 12:14 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01245 | 11:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 12:17 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04627 | 11:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 12:37 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01250 | 12:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 12:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01341 | 12:02 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 1:04 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66950 | 12:18 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 1:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01254 | 12:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 1:16 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01087 | 12:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 1:37 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01259 | 1:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 1:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04679 | 1:02 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 2:04 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04655 | 1:18 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 2:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01263 | 1:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 2:16 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04630 | 1:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 2:37 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01268 | 2:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 2:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from London to Colchester
The train from London to Colchester takes approximately 1 hour, with the fastest intercity service taking just 45 minutes. Trains from London Liverpool Street to Colchester operate throughout the day, every day of the week. The route is covered by Greater Anglia.
London to Colchester train times: Daily departures
Trains on this journey are frequent, with multiple services per hour during peak times. From Monday to Friday, there are more than 100 services per day from London to Colchester. The earliest trains from Monday to Saturday depart before 5:30 a.m., and the first train on Sunday departs just before 8:00 a.m. The last train departs after midnight every day.
How long is the journey by train from London to Colchester?
All trains from London to Colchester are direct. The fastest trains on this route are intercity services that take just 45 minutes to reach Colchester from London. There are several regional trains on this route as well. These involve more stops and take between one and 1.25 hours.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Colchester?
Departure train station: Trains from London to Colchester depart from London Liverpool Street in the city's financial district. The major transport hub is easily accessible by public transport from anywhere in the city. The station boasts numerous facilities, including ATMs, gift shops, newsagents, food outlets, a pharmacy, toilets, luggage storage, and a ticket office.
Arrival train stations: Most trains, including all intercity services, arrive at Colchester Railway Station. The town's main train station, Colchester is a 20-minute walk or a 10-minute bus journey north from the town centre. Colchester Railway Station has many facilities, including a newsagent, waiting areas, food outlets, an ATM, step-free access, and toilets. A few trains from London also arrive at Colchester Town Railway Station in the centre. The station has one platform, a waiting area, and a ticket machine.
Which train companies travel from London to Colchester?
All train services from London to Colchester are operated by Greater Anglia, the main rail provider for the eastern UK.
Greater Anglia London to Colchester
Greater Anglia operates frequent trains from London to Colchester. Trains depart from early in the morning until late at night throughout the week, with multiple services departing per hour. All trains on this journey are direct but vary in duration according to the number of stops. The fastest Greater Anglia trains are intercity services and take just 45 minutes to reach Colchester from London.
London to Colchester trains: Services on board
Passengers travelling from London to Colchester can reserve first-class seats on all intercity services and some other services. First-class passengers can enjoy complimentary refreshments, spacious seating, and power sockets. All trains from London to Colchester have toilets and WiFi, and most have a quiet coach and café bar.
Greater Anglia has an extensive assisted travel scheme for those with mobility issues. Passengers should contact the assisted travel team at least 12 hours before departure for service. Passengers who wish to take a bicycle on board can do so by reserving a space in advance.Only foldable bikes can be taken on trains departing Liverpool Street Station between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Passengers are also permitted to take up to two small pets, provided they are not placed on a seat.
How to find cheap train tickets from London to Colchester
Booking a ticket in advance is the easiest way to find a train ticket for less. Discounted tickets are available for both standard and first-class seats. Other ways to save include booking a ticket for a slower train and being flexible about travel times and dates.
FAQs: Trains from London to Colchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Colchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Colchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Colchester
Most London to Colchester trains use the London Liverpool Street to Colchester station pair, with some services arriving at Hythe (Essex). Use this guide to compare London and Colchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which London station do trains to Colchester leave from?
Getting to London Liverpool Street from London city centre
London Liverpool Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Liverpool Street train station facilities and services
London Liverpool Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Liverpool Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Liverpool Street. ATMs are available at London Liverpool Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Liverpool Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Liverpool Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Liverpool Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Liverpool Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Heathrow Terminal 5 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Colchester station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Colchester from Colchester city centre
Colchester is 1 km from Colchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Colchester train station facilities and services
Colchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Colchester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester. ATMs are available at Colchester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Colchester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Colchester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Colchester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Hythe (Essex) from Colchester city centre
Hythe (Essex) is 1 km from Colchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Hythe (Essex) train station facilities and services
Hythe (Essex) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hythe (Essex): Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hythe (Essex): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hythe (Essex): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Colchester Town from Colchester city centre
Colchester Town train station facilities and services
Colchester Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Colchester Town.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester Town.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Colchester Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Colchester Town: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Colchester Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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