The average train between Paddock Wood and Colchester takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Paddock Wood 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 Paddock Wood and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddock Wood is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paddock Wood to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Paddock Wood station and arriving at Colchester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Paddock Wood to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Paddock Wood station.
Paddock Wood to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Paddock Wood to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Paddock Wood and Colchester is 86.4 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Paddock Wood to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 49m.