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Great Yarmouth to Colchester Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 10 daily train trips available from Great Yarmouth to Colchester. Traveling by train from Great Yarmouth to Colchester usually takes 3 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Greater Anglia train can make the trip in one hour and 59 minutes.
| Distance | 60 mi (97 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 59m |
| Lowest price | $10.34 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Great Yarmouth to Colchester?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Great Yarmouth to Colchester. However, there are 10 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 10 | 3h 26m | $24.71 |
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 about traveling by train from Great Yarmouth to Colchester
Trains departing from Great Yarmouth to Colchester tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Great Yarmouth at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 10 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 Colchester to Great Yarmouth.
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Station Information
Where is the train station in Great Yarmouth?
Main departure station: Great Yarmouth Station
There is one train station in Great Yarmouth.
All train stations in Great Yarmouth:
Great Yarmouth Station
Where is the train station in Colchester?
Main arrival station: Hythe (Essex)
Colchester receives travelers from Great Yarmouth at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Colchester:
Hythe (Essex)
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