Train Gillingham to Colchester from £46 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Gillingham and Colchester takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Gillingham 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.

1h 52m
Duration: 77 mi
Distance: £46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

1h 30m

£38–75

Gillingham to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Gillingham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:24 PM → 9:13 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:54 PM → 10:04 PM
2h 9m • 2 changes
8:24 PM → 10:13 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
8:54 PM → 11:05 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:21 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:21 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gillingham to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gillingham to Colchester.

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Distance: 77.2 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Gillingham, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 30m.

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