The average train between Colchester and Chichester takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Chichester. 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 Colchester and Chichester. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Chichester at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Chichester. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Chichester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Colchester to Chichester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Chichester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chichester station.
Book your Colchester to Chichester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Colchester and Chichester is 165.4 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Chichester via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 9m.