The average train between Colchester and Spalding takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Spalding. 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 Spalding. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Spalding at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street 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 Spalding. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Spalding station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Colchester to Spalding train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Spalding train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Colchester to Spalding train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Spalding is 122.9 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Spalding via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 3h 5m.