The average train between Ashford and Colchester takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ashford 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 every 30 minutes between Ashford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Ashford to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Ashford to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Ashford to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ashford and Colchester is 82.6 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Ashford International to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 25m.