Chester to Colchester by train
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Overview: trains from Chester to Colchester
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Train cost between Chester and Colchester
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: AU$148.19
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:
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Chester to Colchester train times
Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Chester to Colchester is at 04:22 and the last is at 21:34. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:22 and the last one is at 22:28. You can expect 18 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 51 minutes.
Average train travel time from Chester to Colchester
The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 41 minutes, travelling a total distance of 295 kilometres.
When do tickets between Chester and Colchester go on sale?
Travellers can book train journeys between Chester and Colchester 3 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.
Learn even more about travelling from Chester to Colchester by train
Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Colchester.
FAQs about the train journey from Chester to Colchester
Want to know more about your journey from Chester to Colchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total journey from Chester to Colchester is 295 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$148.19. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
Tickets for this journey become available 3 and a half months before the travel date.
The fastest journey time is 3 hours and 41 minutes.
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