The average train between Colchester and Croydon takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Colchester to Croydon. 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 20 minutes between Colchester and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Croydon at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Croydon station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Colchester to Croydon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Croydon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Colchester to Croydon train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Colchester and Croydon is 89.3 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to East Croydon via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 23m.
