The average train between Colchester and Polegate takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Polegate. 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 Polegate. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Polegate at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Polegate. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Polegate station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Colchester to Polegate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Polegate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Polegate station.
Book your Colchester to Polegate train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Colchester and Polegate is 127.1 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Polegate via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 48m.