The average train between Colchester and Deal takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Deal. 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 Deal. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Deal at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Deal. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Deal station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Colchester to Deal train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Deal train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Deal station.
Book your Colchester to Deal train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Deal is 81.7 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Deal via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 53m.