The average train between Colchester and Elmswell takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Elmswell. 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 Elmswell. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Elmswell at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 11m • 1 change

1h 1m • 1 change

54 min • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change

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1h 24m • 1 change

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7h 37m • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change

1h 24m • 1 change

56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Elmswell. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Elmswell station via Stowmarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Colchester to Elmswell train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Elmswell train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Elmswell station.
Book your Colchester to Elmswell train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Colchester and Elmswell is 38.5 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Elmswell via Stowmarket in around 1h 15m.