Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Hastings to Colchester

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Greater Anglia
Southeastern

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Hastings to Colchester

Trains to Colchester from Hastings

First train

04:20

Last train

22:30

Departure stationHastings
Arrival stationColchester
Journey time

From 2h 33m

Distance

73 miles (118 km)

Frequency

27 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Greater Anglia, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Travel by train from Hastings to Colchester

Looking to travel from Hastings to Colchester by train? You've come to the right place!

Generally, the train from Hastings to Colchester takes around 3 hours 37 minutes, but can take just 2 hours 33 minutes on the fastest services. There are up to 27 trains per day from Hastings to Colchester.

You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.

Trains on this route are operated by Greater Anglia, Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.

Booking early is one of the most effective ways to save money.

Start your search for train tickets from Hastings to Colchester in our Journey Planner.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Hastings to Colchester?

Want to know more about your journey from Hastings to Colchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Colchester from Hastings?

To travel to Colchester from Hastings, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 3 hours and 37 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 2 hours and 33 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Hastings to Colchester?

Trains from Hastings to Colchester take an average of 3 hours and 37 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours and 33 minutes. You'll usually find 27 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Hastings and Colchester by train?

The quickest journey time between Hastings and Colchester by train is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Hastings to Colchester?

No, there are no direct trains running from Hastings to Colchester, you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Hastings to Colchester?

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

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

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 Hastings to Colchester 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.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link