The average train between Shoeburyness and Colchester takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Shoeburyness 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 Shoeburyness and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Shoeburyness is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Southend Central and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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1h 48m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Shoeburyness to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Shoeburyness station and arriving at Colchester station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Shoeburyness to Colchester train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Shoeburyness to Colchester train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Shoeburyness and Colchester is 40.7 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Shoeburyness to Colchester via Southend Central, Southend Victoria, and Shenfield in around 1h 47m.