The average train between Northampton and Colchester takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Northampton 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 Northampton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Northampton is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Northampton to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Northampton to Colchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Northampton and Colchester is 128.6 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 9m.
