The average train between Edmonton and Colchester takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Edmonton 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 every 20 minutes between Edmonton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 8:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edmonton is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edmonton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Edmonton station and arriving at Colchester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Edmonton to Colchester train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Edmonton Green station.
Edmonton to Colchester train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Edmonton to Colchester train tickets online with London Overground and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Edmonton and Colchester is 72.4 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Edmonton Green to Colchester via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 21m.