How to travel from Romford to Colchester

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Compare train for Romford to Colchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Romford to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 37 miles (61 km)

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$29

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Cheapest

$33

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1h 20m

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1h 10m

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Greater Anglia

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The cheapest way to travel from Romford to Colchester is a train with an average price of $29 (€24).
The fastest way to travel from Romford to Colchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Colchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

Yes, you can take a train between Romford and Colchester.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Romford to Colchester among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 20m faster (50m by train vs 1h 10m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 (€24) vs $33 (€27)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Romford to Colchester

How to get from Romford to Colchester by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Romford to Colchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greater Anglia
    7:03 AM0h44
    Romford
    7:47 AMColchester
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greater Anglia
    7:03 AM0h44
    Romford
    7:47 AMColchester
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greater Anglia
    7:03 AM0h44
    Romford
    7:47 AMColchester
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greater Anglia
    8:18 AM0h55
    Romford
    9:13 AMColchester
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Romford to Colchester

Travel 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.

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You can travel between Romford and Colchester by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Romford to Colchester is a train with an average price of $29 (€24).
The fastest way to travel from Romford to Colchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Colchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Romford to Colchester is approximately 37 miles (61 km).
The average frequency per day from Romford to Colchester is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Romford and Colchester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Romford to Colchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Romford station (RMF) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Romford to Colchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Colchester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Romford to Colchester:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
Omio customers who travel from Romford to Colchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Liverpool Street (LST), Stansted Mountfitchet, Stratford (London) (SRA), London Stansted Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Colchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Colchester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Colchester's historic sites, including Colchester Castle and the Roman ruins, while also enjoying its cultural venues like the Firstsite art gallery and the natural beauty of Castle Park, plan to spend around 2 to 3 days.
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