The average train between Heathrow and Colchester takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Heathrow 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 30 minutes between Heathrow and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Heathrow to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Heathrow to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Heathrow to Colchester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Heathrow and Colchester is 104.7 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester via Stratford (London) in around 1h 33m.
