The average train between Welling and Colchester takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Welling 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 5 times a day between Welling and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welling is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Cannon Street and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Welling to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Welling station and arriving at Colchester station via London Cannon Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Welling to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Welling station.
Welling to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Welling to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Welling and Colchester is 72.6 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Welling to Colchester via London Cannon Street and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 5m.