- Must visit
Colchester Castle Museum
Major museum inside the Norman castle, presenting Roman finds and town history. Essential for understanding Colchester from Iron Age to modern times.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$15
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$36
Fastest journey on Oct 10
46 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
46 m
Trains on Oct 10
94
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Colchester will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 94 trains from London to Colchester, including 93 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 the slowest trains will take 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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P01209Trains from London to Colchester run on average 11 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 51 miles (83 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 51 miles (83 km) |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for London to Colchester trains for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P01233 | On time 10:00 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 10:46 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67207 | On time 10:02 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 11:04 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66942 | 10:18 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 11:13 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01236 | On time 10:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h50 | 11:20 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01082 | On time 10:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 11:37 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01241 | On time 11:00 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 11:46 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04676 | On time 11:02 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 12:04 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04652 | 11:18 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h56 | 12:14 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01245 | 11:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 12:17 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04627 | On time 11:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 12:37 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01250 | 12:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 12:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01341 | On time 12:02 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 1:04 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66950 | On time 12:18 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 1:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01254 | 12:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 1:16 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01087 | On time 12:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 1:37 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01259 | 1:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 1:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04679 | On time 1:02 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 2:04 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04655 | 1:18 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 2:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01263 | On time 1:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 2:16 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04630 | On time 1:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 2:37 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01268 | On time 2:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 2:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04682 | 2:02 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 3:04 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04658 | 2:18 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h56 | 3:14 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01272 | On time 2:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 3:17 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01093 | 2:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 3:37 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01277 | On time 3:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 3:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67227 | 3:02 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 4:04 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66964 | On time 3:18 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 4:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01280 | On time 3:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 4:16 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01098 | 3:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 4:38 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01285 | On time 4:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h45 | 4:45 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67231 | 4:02 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h03 | 5:05 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66980 | 4:14 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h57 | 5:11 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01288 | 4:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h47 | 5:17 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01102 | On time 4:32 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 5:34 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66984 | 4:42 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h57 | 5:39 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67275 | 5:02 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h56 | 5:58 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66988 | 5:17 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h58 | 6:15 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01297 | 5:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 6:19 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01110 | On time 5:32 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 6:33 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66990 | On time 5:40 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h57 | 6:37 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67240 | 5:47 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h57 | 6:44 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01304 | On time 6:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 6:49 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67244 | On time 6:02 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h00 | 7:02 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66993 | On time 6:16 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h59 | 7:15 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01307 | On time 6:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h49 | 7:19 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01116 | On time 6:32 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 7:33 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66997 | On time 6:42 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h56 | 7:38 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67151 | 7:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h45 | 7:45 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67255 | On time 7:02 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 8:04 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67000 | 7:18 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 8:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01313 | On time 7:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 8:16 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66039 | On time 7:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 8:38 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01318 | On time 8:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h48 | 8:48 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67259 | On time 8:02 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 9:04 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67004 | On time 8:18 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 9:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01321 | 8:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 9:16 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66045 | On time 8:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h00 | 9:36 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67263 | On time 9:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 9:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01122 | 9:02 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 10:04 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67008 | On time 9:18 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 10:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01326 | 9:30 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 10:16 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01123 | 9:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h00 | 10:36 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67268 | 10:00 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 10:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, October 10 | |||||
P66643 | On time 12:18 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h18 | 1:36 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66647 | 12:46 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h11 | 1:57 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P02166 | 5:34 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h05 | 6:39 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67189+ C35272 | 5:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h10 | 7:04 AM Colchester station (COL) | 1 transfer | |
P67189 | 6:02 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 7:04 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66913 | 6:18 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 7:13 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01209 | 6:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 7:16 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01346 | 6:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 7:37 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01212 | 7:00 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 7:46 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67193 | 7:02 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 8:04 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04026 | 7:18 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 8:13 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01216 | 7:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 8:16 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01072 | 7:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 8:37 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01219 | 8:00 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 8:46 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67199 | 8:02 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 9:04 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04028 | 8:18 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 9:13 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01221 | 8:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 9:16 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01076 | 8:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 9:37 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01227 | 9:00 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 9:46 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67204 | 9:02 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h02 | 10:04 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66939 | 9:18 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h55 | 10:13 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01231 | 9:30 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h46 | 10:16 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01080 | 9:36 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h01 | 10:37 AM Colchester station (COL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major museum inside the Norman castle, presenting Roman finds and town history. Essential for understanding Colchester from Iron Age to modern times.
Award-winning museum on former barracks, covering military life and the Essex Regiment. Strong collections make it a standout for social and army history.
Natural history museum in a former church, with local wildlife, geology, and family displays. A useful stop for learning about Essex's environment.
Historic park around the castle with formal planting, Roman walls, and central lawns. A classic place to relax while exploring the old town.
Charming conservation area of timber-framed buildings and narrow streets, reflecting the town's links with Dutch and Flemish settlers.
Main shopping and historic street lined with heritage buildings, independent businesses, and civic landmarks. A practical and atmospheric town-centre walk.
Colchester Native Oysters are famed shellfish from local estuaries, eaten raw or dressed. They are one of Britain’s oldest recorded regional delicacies.
Essex Eel Pie is a traditional regional pie of chopped eel in rich gravy. It reflects the historic importance of estuary fishing in Essex.
Tiptree Jam Tart uses the county’s famous Wilkin & Sons preserves in a simple buttery tart. It is a classic Essex tea-room style dessert.
Well-regarded modern British restaurant serving seasonal tasting-style plates in an intimate, refined atmosphere.
Established seafood restaurant known for oysters, fish and polished service in a smart but relaxed setting near the town centre.
Popular casual venue for brunch, coffee and comfort food with a stylish interior and a strong local following.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining cost less than London, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Restaurants may add service; if not, tip 10-12% for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Colchester Railway Station -> Colchester Town Centre, Colchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Colchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Colchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Colchester trains use the London Liverpool Street to Colchester station pair, with some services arriving at Hythe (Essex). Use this guide to compare London and Colchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Liverpool Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Liverpool Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Liverpool Street.
Wi-Fi is available at London Liverpool Street. ATMs are available at London Liverpool Street.
Ticket office support is available at London Liverpool Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Liverpool Street: Parking, WC.
Available at London Liverpool Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Liverpool Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Colchester is 1 km from Colchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Colchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Colchester.
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester. ATMs are available at Colchester.
Ticket office support is available at Colchester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Colchester: Parking, WC.
Available at Colchester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Hythe (Essex) is 1 km from Colchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Hythe (Essex) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hythe (Essex): Parking.
Available at Hythe (Essex): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hythe (Essex): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Colchester Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Colchester Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester Town.
Ticket office support is available at Colchester Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Colchester Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Colchester Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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