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Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Colchester takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Margate 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.

2h 32m
Duration
133 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 16m
£67–131

Margate to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 133 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 16m.

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