Train Basildon Station to Colchester from £37 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basildon Station and Colchester takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Basildon Station 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 32m
Duration: 69 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

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1h 22m

£31–63

Basildon Station to Colchester train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Basildon Station and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon Station is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

11:25 AM → 1:03 PM
1h 38m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 1:13 PM
1h 35m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 1:16 PM
1h 20m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 2:03 PM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:27 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes

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