The average train between Colchester and Swanscombe takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Swanscombe. 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 Swanscombe. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Swanscombe at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 17m • 2 changes
1h 33m • 2 changes
1h 15m • 2 changes
1h 24m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Swanscombe. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Swanscombe station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Colchester to Swanscombe train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Swanscombe train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Book your Colchester to Swanscombe train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Swanscombe is 64 km. The road distance is 104 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester to Stratford (London) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 38 min.
