The average train between Northfleet and Colchester takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Northfleet 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 Northfleet and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northfleet is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 28m • 2 changes


1h 13m • 2 changes


1h 16m • 2 changes


1h 28m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Northfleet to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Northfleet station and arriving at Colchester station via Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Northfleet to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Stratford (London) station.
Northfleet to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Northfleet to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Northfleet and Colchester is 63.4 km. The road distance is 104 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Colchester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 40 min.