The average train between Colchester and Kew takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Colchester to Kew. 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 20 minutes between Colchester and Kew. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Kew at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Kew. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Kew station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Colchester to Kew train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Kew train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Kew Gardens station.
Book your Colchester to Kew train tickets online with Greater Anglia and London Overground.
The distance between Colchester and Kew is 94.1 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Kew Gardens via Stratford (London) in around 1h 44m.