Colchester to Saxmundham by train

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Overview: trains from Colchester to Saxmundham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Colchester to Saxmundham, 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 05:40 View journey
Last train 21:48 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 4m View journey
Distance (km) 54
Trains / day 21 View all
Cheapest journey US$15.00 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 20m
Train operators 2

Colchester to Saxmundham by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Colchester to Saxmundham? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 54 kilometres.

Cost of train tickets between Colchester and Saxmundham

The cheapest train tickets from Colchester to Saxmundham start at US$15.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Colchester to Saxmundham is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train times for travel between Colchester and Saxmundham

If you are taking the train from Colchester to Saxmundham, you will have 21 trains each day (with a departure every 52 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:40. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:47. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:40, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:48.

How long does the train from Colchester to Saxmundham take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 4 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 54 kilometres.

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

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 Colchester to Saxmundham

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 Saxmundham city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Colchester to Saxmundham

Want to know more about your journey from Colchester to Saxmundham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Colchester and Saxmundham by train is 54 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.