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Chester to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Colchester takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

3h 17m
Duration
232 mi
Distance
£109
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train Chester - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 13m
£91–157

Chester to Colchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:48 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 232.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 13m.

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