The average train between Colchester and London takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Colchester to London. 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 15 minutes between Colchester and London. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into London at 11:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colchester station and arriving at London station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
Colchester to London train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to London train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
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The distance between Colchester and London is 82.8 km. The road distance is 83 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 48 min.