The average train between Peterborough and Colchester takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Colchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Peterborough to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Peterborough to Colchester train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Colchester is 109.3 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 49m.
