Great Western Railway
Greater Anglia
Trains to West Drayton from Colchester
| First train | 03:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:37 | |
| Departure station | Colchester | |
| Arrival station | West Drayton | |
| Journey time | From 1h 34m | |
| Distance | 64 miles (104 km) | |
| Frequency | 27 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Trains to West Drayton from Colchester
Want to travel from Colchester to West Drayton by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 1 hour 59 minutes to travel from Colchester to West Drayton by train. You'll find on average 27 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to West Drayton by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia trains operate on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Colchester to West Drayton?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Sign up to Ticket Alert
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2. Use a Railcard
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Colchester to West Drayton is right for you.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.