The average train between Colchester and Wanstead takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Colchester to Wanstead. 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 20 minutes between Colchester and Wanstead. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Wanstead at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 10m • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

54 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Wanstead. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Wanstead station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Colchester to Wanstead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Wanstead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
The distance between Colchester and Wanstead is 69.7 km. The road distance is 82 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester to Stratford (London) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 38 min.