The average train between Althorne and Colchester takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Althorne 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.
Trains run hourly between Althorne and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Althorne is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Wickford and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Althorne to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Althorne station and arriving at Colchester station via Wickford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Althorne to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Althorne station.
Althorne to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Althorne and Colchester is 27.7 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Althorne to Colchester via Wickford and Shenfield in around 1h 34m.