The average train between Colchester and Cromer takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Cromer. 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 Cromer. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Cromer at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Cromer. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Cromer station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Colchester to Cromer train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Cromer train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cromer station.
Book your Colchester to Cromer train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Colchester and Cromer is 118.9 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Cromer via Norwich in around 2h 25m.