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Trip Summary
16 trains operate daily from Colchester to Stansted. The train trip from Colchester to Stansted is usually about 2 hours and 15 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Greater Anglia train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 30 mi (48 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 5m |
| Lowest price | $76.12 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Colchester to Stansted?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Colchester to Stansted. However, there are 16 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 16 | 2h 16m | $76.12 |
Greater Anglia is an east-of-England train company that serves Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Greater Anglia is known for providing affordable travel options and is in the process of upgrading its train cars with WiFi. Restrooms are available onboard, and power outlets are available at some seats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Colchester to Stansted tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Colchester at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Stansted to Colchester.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Colchester?
Main departure station: Hythe (Essex)
There are two stations in Colchester where you can board the train to Stansted.
All train stations in Colchester:
Hythe (Essex)
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Where is the train station in Stansted?
Main arrival station: Stansted Airport Train Station
Stansted has one train station.
Train stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport Train Station
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