The average train between Chichester and Colchester takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Chichester 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 Chichester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chichester is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Horsham and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Chichester station and arriving at Colchester station via Horsham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Chichester to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
Chichester to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Chichester to Colchester train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chichester and Colchester is 165.4 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Chichester to Colchester via Horsham, London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 9m.
