The average train between Colchester and Ebbsfleet takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Ebbsfleet. 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 Ebbsfleet. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Ebbsfleet at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Ebbsfleet. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Ebbsfleet station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Colchester to Ebbsfleet train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Ebbsfleet train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway station.
Book your Colchester to Ebbsfleet train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Ebbsfleet is 71 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 25m.