Southend to Colchester by train

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Overview: trains from Southend to Colchester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southend 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 05:40 View journey
Last train 23:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 41
Trains / day 57 View all
Cheapest journey US$26.19 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 24m
Train operators 1

Travelling from Southend to Colchester by train

Want to know how to get from Southend to Colchester by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Southend to Colchester take around 1 hour and 10 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 41 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Southend is scheduled to depart at around  05:40. The last departure is usually at around 23:00 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Southend at around 06:15, with the last train leaving at around 23:00. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 57 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 17 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$26.19.

We think any time is a great time to visit Colchester, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Colchester.

Is there a direct train from Southend to Colchester?

The journey between Southend and Colchester usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Southend to Colchester every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Southend to Colchester train travel takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Southend to Colchester train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Colchester leaving Southend at around 05:40 and the last train leaving at around 23:00 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Southend at around 06:15, with the final departure at 23:00.

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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.