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Heathrow to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heathrow and Colchester takes 1h 52m 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.

1h 52m
Duration
70 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Stratford (London)train train Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 34m
£39–68

Heathrow to Colchester train times

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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 9m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia8h 11m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 58m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 36m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 10m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 10m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 10m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 10m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 10m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 1 change

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 69.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Colchester via Stratford (London) in around 1h 34m.

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