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Turkey Street to Colchester by train

First train

04:22

Last train

23:17

Departure station

Turkey Street

Arrival station

Colchester

Journey time

From 1h 36m

Distance

43 miles (69 km)

Frequency

56 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

London Overground, Greater Anglia

Taking the train from Turkey Street to Colchester in 1 hour 36 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Turkey Street to Colchester? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 18 minutes to travel the 43 miles (69 km) from Turkey Street to Colchester by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 36 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 56 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Greater Anglia or London Overground, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Turkey Street to Colchester in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Colchester by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

How long does the train from Turkey Street to Colchester take?

The average journey time by train between Turkey Street and Colchester is 2 hours and 18 minutes, with around 56 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.

What's the fastest journey time between Turkey Street and Colchester by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Turkey Street to Colchester is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Turkey Street to Colchester?

No, there are no direct train services from Turkey Street to Colchester. Travelling from Turkey Street to Colchester by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Turkey Street to Colchester leave?

The first train from Turkey Street to Colchester leaves at 04:22. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Turkey Street to Colchester leave?

The last train from Turkey Street to Colchester leaves at 23:17. 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.

What's the distance between Turkey Street and Colchester by train?

Trains travelling from Turkey Street to Colchester cover a distance of around 43 miles (69 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Turkey Street to Colchester

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† 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.

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