How to travel from London to Colchester, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Colchester is around 83km (51 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from London to Colchester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Colchester.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Greater Anglia

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Drive

Drive to Colchester.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance92km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Colchester

There are several options for getting from London to Colchester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 1hr.

The distance between London and Colchester is around 83km (51 miles).

It takes around 1hr to get from London and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Colchester is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £25 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Colchester. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Colchester with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 1hr.

Greater Anglia run train services between London and Colchester. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between London and Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Colchester is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Colchester. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from London and Colchester. The distance is around 92km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween London and Colchester

Transport options from London to Colchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
£25($29)
every 15 mins83km (51 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£16($19)
on demand92km (57 miles)

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Airports near Colchester

The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Colchester
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Colchester
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Colchester