The average train between Beckton and Colchester takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Beckton 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 20 minutes between Beckton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beckton is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Canning Town DLR Station and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 30m • 2 changes
1h 20m • 2 changes
1h 32m • 2 changes
1h 21m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Beckton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Beckton station and arriving at Colchester station via Canning Town DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Beckton to Colchester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.
Beckton to Colchester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Colchester station.
The distance between Beckton and Colchester is 71.7 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Colchester via Canning Town DLR Station, Canning Town station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 12m.
