The average train between Luton and Colchester takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Luton 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 Luton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h • 2 changes
1h 49m • 2 changes
2h 5m • 2 changes
1h 47m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Colchester station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Luton to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Luton to Colchester train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Luton and Colchester is 90.7 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 40m.
