The average train between Colchester and Pirbright takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Pirbright. 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 30 minutes between Colchester and Pirbright. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Pirbright at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Pirbright. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Pirbright station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Colchester to Pirbright train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Pirbright train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Brookwood station.
Book your Colchester to Pirbright train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Colchester and Pirbright is 125.8 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Brookwood via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 1h 52m.