The average train between Kent and Colchester takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Kent 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 hourly between Kent and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Kent to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Kent to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Kent and Colchester is 72.6 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Colchester via Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 57m.
