Romford to Colchester train

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Cheap train tickets from Romford to Colchester

Showing times and prices for Dec 05

Cheapest

$34

Average

$34

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Romford to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

04:38AM0h51

Romford

05:29AMColchester

$341One-way

0 transfers

Romford to Colchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, December 5

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
Greater Anglia	04:38AM Romford	0h51	05:29AM Colchester	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Romford to Colchester

Showing times and prices for Dec 05

Fastest Journey

51 m

Average

51 m

Trains per day

Distance

61 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Romford for Colchester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

04:38AM0h51

Romford

05:29AMColchester

$341One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Romford to Colchester

Trains from Romford to Colchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€21) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

37 miles (60 km)

Average train duration

1h 2m

Cheapest ticket price

$23 (€21)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

46m

First train

00:04

Last train

23:54

Price information

Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Romford to Colchester trains

Buy your official Abellio Greater Anglia train tickets to Colchester from Romford from $32 (€29) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Train information from Romford to Colchester with Abellio Greater Anglia:

Average Duration: 46 min
Cheapest Price: $32
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Trains from Romford to Colchester

FAQs: Travel by train from Romford to Colchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Romford to Colchester.

Cheap train tickets from Romford to Colchester can start from as little as $23 (€21) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Romford to Colchester is $34 (€30); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Colchester from Romford is on average 46 min for the 37 mile (60 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Romford to Colchester by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Romford to Colchester leaves at 12: 04 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Romford to Colchester leaves at 11: 54 PM.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Romford to Colchester with Abellio Greater Anglia. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the best Romford to Colchester train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Abellio Greater Anglia. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Romford and Colchester to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 54 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Romford, which is located around 0.3 miles (482 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Colchester, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Colchester from Romford is worth doing with a journey time of 46 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Romford to Colchester by train is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Romford and Colchester including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Romford to Colchester

Romford

Colchester

The major train station for departures in Romford is Romford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Romford for your trip from Romford to Colchester.

Romford

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Accessibility

Address

Romford station, South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1SX

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10

Public transit options for Romford

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