The average train between Chigwell and Colchester takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chigwell 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 Chigwell and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Chigwell is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Woodford station and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 38m • 2 changes


1h 8m • 2 changes


1h 33m • 2 changes


1h 22m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chigwell to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Chigwell station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Chigwell to Colchester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Woodford station.
Chigwell to Colchester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Colchester station.
The distance between Chigwell and Colchester is 64 km. The road distance is 88 km.
There is no direct connection from Chigwell to Colchester. However, you can take the subway to Woodford station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester.