It takes an average of 59m to travel from London Liverpool Street to Colchester by train, over a distance of around 49 miles (79 km). There are normally 132 trains per day travelling from London Liverpool Street to Colchester and tickets for this journey start from £10 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:23 | |
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Last train | 00:46 | |
Departure station | London Liverpool Street | |
Arrival station | Colchester | |
Journey time | From 44m | |
Distance | 49 miles (79 km) | |
Frequency | 132 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £10 | |
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If you want to travel from London Liverpool Street to Colchester by train, you've come to the right place.
It usually takes around 1h 1m to travel the 49 miles (79 km) from London Liverpool Street to Colchester by train, or just 45m on the quickest services, with around 113 trains running on this route daily. As soon as you board the train, you'll be able to make yourself comfortable and enjoy the journey as there are direct services available.
You’ll be travelling on a Greater Anglia service, which will get you to your destination in comfort. Greater Anglia’s Intercity trains come equipped with an onboard Cafe bar, while most trains have a free WiFi connection for passengers.
To snap up the cheapest fares, book an Off-Peak time – train tickets are usually cheaper when you travel Off-Peak compared to taking the train at Peak times. If you want to save even more, get a Railcard – you’ll save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year.
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The average journey time by train between London Liverpool Street and Colchester is 59 minutes, with around 132 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester is 44 minutes.
Train ticket prices from London Liverpool Street to Colchester can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Liverpool Street to Colchester without having to change trains. There are 132 direct trains from London Liverpool Street to Colchester each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester leaves at 04:23. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester leaves at 00:46. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from London Liverpool Street to Colchester cover a distance of around 49 miles (79 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Colchester to London Liverpool Street.
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If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London Liverpool Street to Colchester is right for you.
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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