Ashford to Colchester by train
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Overview: trains from Ashford to Colchester
Find the key information for travelling by train from Ashford to Colchester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Taking the train from Ashford to Colchester
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Train cost between Ashford and Colchester
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: AU$93.32
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:
Finding cheap train tickets
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Ashford to Colchester daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Colchester on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 36 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
05:13: departure of first train Monday-Friday
23:16: departure of last train Monday-Friday
05:43: departure of first train on weekends
22:43: departure of last train on weekends
Every 29 minutes: frequency of train departures
Ashford to Colchester distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 83 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Booking Ashford to Colchester trains in advance
Booking your Ashford to Colchester tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 months before departure.
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Further insights on trains from Ashford to Colchester
Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Colchester city guide.
FAQs about the train journey from Ashford to Colchester
Want to know more about your journey from Ashford to Colchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train route from Ashford to Colchester covers 83 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$93.32. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 4 months in advance.
The fastest journey is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
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