The average train between Spalding and Colchester takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Spalding 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 4 hours between Spalding and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Colchester at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Colchester station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Spalding to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Spalding to Colchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Spalding and Colchester is 122.9 km. The road distance is 184 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Peterborough to Ipswich every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 35m.