The average train between Colchester and Needham Market takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Needham Market. 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 Needham Market. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Needham Market at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Needham Market. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Needham Market station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Colchester to Needham Market train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Needham Market train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Needham Market station.
Book your Colchester to Needham Market train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Colchester and Needham Market is 31 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Needham Market via Ipswich in around 1h 3m.