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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Crewe to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Crewe to Colchester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Crewe and Colchester is 263.3 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 46m.