The average train between Colchester and Russell Square takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Colchester to Russell Square. 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 Russell Square. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Russell Square at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 20m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Russell Square. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Russell Square station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Colchester to Russell Square train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Russell Square train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
The distance between Colchester and Russell Square is 81.9 km. The road distance is 85 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.