The average train between Southminster and Colchester takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Southminster 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 Southminster and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southminster is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Wickford and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southminster to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Southminster station and arriving at Colchester station via Wickford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Southminster to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southminster station.
Southminster to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Southminster to Colchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southminster and Colchester is 25.8 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Southminster to Colchester via Wickford and Shenfield in around 1h 43m.