Northampton to Colchester by train

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Overview: trains from Northampton to Colchester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Northampton 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.

First train 05:03 View journey
Last train 23:36 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 130
Trains / day 57 View all
Cheapest journey AU$47.22 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 53m
Train operators 5

Discover Northampton to Colchester by train

Planning a train adventure from Northampton to Colchester? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between Northampton to Colchester

Getting from Northampton to Colchester by rail typically costs AU$47.22, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Northampton to Colchester departure timetable

On this route, 57 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Northampton at 05:03 and the last leaving at 23:36 during the week.

For weekend travel to Colchester, the earliest departure is at 06:18 and the last one is at 23:27. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 15 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Northampton to Colchester?

On this route spanning 130 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 27 minutes.

When are tickets between Northampton and Colchester available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Northampton and Colchester can be purchased 2 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your Northampton to Colchester travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Colchester.

FAQs about the train journey from Northampton to Colchester

Want to know more about your journey from Northampton 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 Northampton to Colchester covers 130 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.