The average train between West Malling and Colchester takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from West Malling 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 West Malling and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Malling is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from West Malling to Colchester. However, there are services departing from West Malling station and arriving at Colchester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
West Malling to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from West Malling station.
West Malling to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your West Malling to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between West Malling and Colchester is 74.3 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from West Malling to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 2m.