The average train between Eastbourne and Colchester takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Colchester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Eastbourne to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Eastbourne to Colchester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Eastbourne and Colchester is 131.8 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Colchester via London Victoria, Victoria station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 52m.