The average train between Forest Gate and Colchester takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Forest Gate 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 Forest Gate and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 8:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 3m • 1 change
57 min • 1 change
48 min • 1 change
1h 3m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Colchester station via Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Forest Gate to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Stratford (London) station.
Forest Gate to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Forest Gate to Colchester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Forest Gate and Colchester is 71.4 km. The road distance is 78 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Colchester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 40 min.
