The average train between Woolwich and Colchester takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Woolwich 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 20 minutes between Woolwich and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Woolwich is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford DLR Station and take an average of 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Woolwich to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Woolwich station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Woolwich to Colchester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
Woolwich to Colchester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Woolwich to Colchester train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Woolwich and Colchester is 73.6 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Colchester via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford (London) in around 1h 10m.
