Is there a direct train from Ashford to Colchester?

The journey between Ashford and Colchester usually involves 4 changes of train.We usually find at least one departure on the route from Ashford to Colchester every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Ashford to Colchester?

The Ashford to Colchester train travel takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Ashford to Colchester train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Colchester leaving Ashford at around 05:13 and the last train leaving at around 23:16.At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Ashford at around 05:43, with the final departure at 22:43.

Ashford to Colchester by train

First train

05:13
Last train

23:16

Avg changes

1
Fastest journey

1hr 36m

Distance

83 kilometres
Trains per day

36

Avg. journey time

1hr 48m
Train operators

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: CA$88.66
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.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Ashford to Colchester by train?

The train route from Ashford to Colchester covers 83 kilometres.

What is the Ashford to Colchester train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs CA$88.66. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

How far in advance can I book my Ashford to Colchester train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 4 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Ashford to Colchester by train?

The fastest journey is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Colchester to Ashford by train

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