The average train between Sevenoaks and Colchester takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sevenoaks is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sevenoaks to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Sevenoaks station and arriving at Colchester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Sevenoaks to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sevenoaks station.
Sevenoaks to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Sevenoaks to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Sevenoaks and Colchester is 84.5 km. The road distance is 121 km.
There is no direct connection from Sevenoaks to Colchester. However, you can take the train to London Bridge, walk to London Bridge station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester.