The average train between Maidstone and Colchester takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Colchester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Maidstone to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Maidstone to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Maidstone and Colchester is 74.2 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h.