The average train between Tonbridge and Colchester takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Tonbridge is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 18m • 2 changes


1h 57m • 2 changes


1h 59m • 2 changes


1h 56m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Tonbridge to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Tonbridge station and arriving at Colchester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Tonbridge to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tonbridge station.
Tonbridge to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Tonbridge to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Tonbridge and Colchester is 88.6 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Tonbridge to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 44m.