Brentwood to Colchester by train

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Overview: trains from Brentwood to Colchester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Brentwood 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 00:57 View journey
Last train 23:51 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 39m View journey
Distance (km) 51
Trains / day 74 View all
Cheapest journey US$18.80 View journey
Avg journey time 50m
Train operators 4

Travelling by train from Brentwood to Colchester

Ready to travel from Brentwood to Colchester by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Brentwood and Colchester

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$18.80, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train timetable for travel between Brentwood and Colchester

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Brentwood to Colchester by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 00:57

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:51

  • First daily departure (weekend): 00:57

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:41

  • Average number of daily trains: 74 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 11 minutes

Average train travel time from Brentwood to Colchester

The quickest time by train is 39 minutes, travelling a total distance of 51 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Brentwood and Colchester?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Further insights on trains from Brentwood 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 Brentwood to Colchester

Want to know more about your journey from Brentwood 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 Brentwood to Colchester is 51 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.