Crewe to Colchester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Crewe and Colchester takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Crewe to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 16m
Duration: 211 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 47m

£62–163

Crewe to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Crewe and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crewe is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:55 PM → 3:46 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 4:45 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 5:58 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 6:48 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 11:46 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:49 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Crewe to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.