The average train between Cromer and Colchester takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Cromer 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 Cromer and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Cromer is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Colchester at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cromer to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Cromer station and arriving at Colchester station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Cromer to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cromer station.
Cromer to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Cromer to Colchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cromer and Colchester is 118.9 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Cromer to Colchester via Norwich in around 2h 6m.