Greater Anglia
London Overground
Trains to Colchester Town from Croydon
| First train | 03:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 02:12 | |
| Departure station | Croydon | |
| Arrival station | Colchester Town | |
| Journey time | From 1h 43m | |
| Distance | 56 miles (90 km) | |
| Frequency | 103 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Trains to Colchester Town from Croydon
Want to travel from Croydon to Colchester Town by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 2 hours 48 minutes to travel from Croydon to Colchester Town by train. You'll find on average 103 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Colchester Town by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.
Greater Anglia, Thameslink, London Overground and Southern trains run on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Croydon to Colchester Town?
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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 Croydon to Colchester Town 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.