The average train between Colchester and Walmer takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Walmer. 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 Walmer. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Walmer at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Walmer. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Walmer station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Colchester to Walmer train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Walmer train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Walmer station.
Book your Colchester to Walmer train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Walmer is 83.3 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Walmer via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 49m.