The average train between Needham Market and Colchester takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. There is a train service every few hours from Needham Market 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 Needham Market and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham Market is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Colchester at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Needham Market to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Needham Market station and arriving at Colchester station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Needham Market to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Needham Market station.
Needham Market to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Needham Market to Colchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Needham Market and Colchester is 31 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Needham Market to Colchester via Ipswich in around 41 min.