The average train between Colchester and Gillingham takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Gillingham. 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 Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Gillingham station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Colchester to Gillingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Gillingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Colchester to Gillingham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Gillingham is 60.8 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Gillingham (Kent) via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 45m.