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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 prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Romford to Colchester
How to get from Romford to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Romford to Colchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:16 PM0h55Romford4:11 PMColchester$381One-way0 transfers
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3:16 PM0h55Romford4:11 PMColchester$381One-way0 transfers
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3:16 PM0h55Romford4:11 PMColchester$381One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Romford station (RMF) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Colchester by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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