The average train between Worthing and Colchester takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Worthing 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 Worthing and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worthing is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Worthing to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Worthing station and arriving at Colchester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Worthing to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Worthing station.
Worthing to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Worthing to Colchester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Worthing and Colchester is 148.6 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Worthing to Colchester via London Victoria, Victoria station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 45m.