London to Colchester train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London to Colchester, starting from £7.50 and averaging £10.00. The entire journey takes no more than 45m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
- Tue, May 20From £14.00
- Wed, May 21From £14.00
- Thu, May 22From £13.00
- Fri, May 23From £7.50
- Sat, May 24From £20.50
- Sun, May 25From £14.40
- Mon, May 26
Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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00:18 London Liverpool Street | 01:36 Colchester | 1h 18m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
00:46 London Liverpool Street | 01:57 Colchester | 1h 11m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
05:23 London Liverpool Street | 06:29 Colchester | 1h 6m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:00 London Liverpool Street | 06:47 Colchester | 47m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:02 London Liverpool Street | 07:04 Colchester | 1h 2m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:25 London Liverpool Street | 07:18 Paris | 53m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
London to Colchester train route details





London to Colchester: everything you need to know
Setting off from London
A key transport hub in London’s financial district, Liverpool Street Station provides frequent and reliable services across East England, operated by Greater Anglia, the Elizabeth Line, and c2c. The station boasts modern amenities, including a range of food outlets, retail stores, and spacious concourses for ease of movement. With step-free access, on-site ticket offices, and direct Underground connections (Circle, Central, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan), it’s renowned as a well-equipped departure point for business and leisure travellers alike.
What to expect on your journey to Colchester
Direct trains from London to Colchester, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Liverpool Street, offering the fastest train services available. Spanning a distance of approximately 53 miles (85 km), the journey typically takes between 50 minutes and an hour, with some variations due to the number of stops. However, it can be as fast as 45 minutes if boarding the journey with just one stop. Generally, train tickets can range from about £10 to £30, but the journey can be as cheap as £7.50 when booked in advance or during off-peak times. Popular stops along the route include Stratford (London), Shenfield, Chelmsford, and Witham.
Arriving at Colchester
Colchester Station, operated by Greater Anglia, is a major transport hub in Essex, serving routes to London, Ipswich, and Norwich. The station offers modern facilities, including a spacious ticket hall, coffee shops, and step-free access. With frequent trains and strong transport links, it is a convenient departure point for both commuters and long-distance travellers.
How to book cheap train tickets from London to Colchester

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Network Railcard for Southeast England

Travelling in off-peak train times

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Group travels to save 1/3
London to Colchester train ticket types
There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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