The average train between Colchester and Whitstable takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Whitstable station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Colchester to Whitstable train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Whitstable train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Colchester to Whitstable train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Whitstable is 59.4 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Whitstable via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 46m.