The average train between Colchester and Melbourn takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Melbourn. 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 Melbourn. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Melbourn at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Melbourn. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Melbourn station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Colchester to Melbourn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Colchester to Melbourn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cambridge station.
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The distance between Colchester and Melbourn is 64.3 km. The road distance is 132 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Ipswich to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 21m.