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Trip Summary
There are 20 daily trains from Chelmsford to Colchester. Traveling by train from Chelmsford to Colchester usually takes around 36 minutes, but the fastest Greater Anglia train can make the trip in 18 minutes.
Distance | 21 mi (34 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 18m |
Lowest price | €15.21 |
Trains per day | 19 |
Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Chelmsford to Colchester?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Chelmsford to Colchester. However, there are 20 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greater Anglia | 20 | 0h 37m | €15.21 |
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
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Chelmsford to Colchester. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Chelmsford at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. 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 20 scheduled trains on most days. 19 of these are direct connections to Colchester. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Colchester to Chelmsford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Chelmsford?
Main departure station: Chelmsford Train Station
There is one train station in Chelmsford.
All train stations in Chelmsford:
Chelmsford Train Station
Where is the train station in Colchester?
Main arrival station: Colchester Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Colchester than most cities. Most trains from Chelmsford will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Colchester:
Train stations in Colchester:
Colchester Train Station
Colchester Town Station
Hythe (Essex)
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