The average train between Colchester and Gatwick takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Gatwick. 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 30 minutes between Colchester and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 22m • 2 changes
1h 58m • 2 changes
1h 43m • 2 changes
1h 49m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Gatwick station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Colchester to Gatwick train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Gatwick train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Colchester to Gatwick train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Colchester and Gatwick is 110.1 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Gatwick Airport via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 38m.
