The average train between Colchester and Thatcham takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Thatcham. 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 Thatcham. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Thatcham at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Thatcham station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Colchester to Thatcham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Thatcham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Thatcham station.
Book your Colchester to Thatcham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Thatcham is 158.8 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Thatcham via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 43m.