The average train between Whitstable and Colchester takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable 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 Whitstable and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Whitstable to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Whitstable to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Whitstable and Colchester is 59.4 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 4m.