The average train between Colchester and Kent takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Kent at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Kent. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Kent station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Colchester to Kent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Kent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Colchester to Kent train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Kent is 72.6 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Lenham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 14m.
