The average train between Maidenhead and Colchester takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street Station and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 51m • 1 change

1h 48m • 1 change

2h • 1 change

1h 41m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Colchester station via Liverpool Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Maidenhead to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Maidenhead station.
Maidenhead to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Maidenhead to Colchester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Maidenhead and Colchester is 119.1 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Colchester via Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 5m.