Stansted Airport to Colchester by train
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Overview: trains from Stansted Airport to Colchester
Find the key information for travelling by train from Stansted Airport 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.
Travelling from Stansted Airport to Colchester by train
Considering a train trip from Stansted Airport to Colchester? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.
Train cost from Stansted Airport to Colchester
Ready to book tickets from Stansted Airport to Colchester? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:
The cheapest tickets between Stansted Airport and Colchester typically run US$77.00.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .
You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.
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Stansted Airport to Colchester daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Colchester on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 56 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
00:30: departure of first train Monday-Friday
23:59: departure of last train Monday-Friday
00:30: departure of first train on weekends
23:58: departure of last train on weekends
Every 14 minutes: frequency of train departures
Average train travel time and distance from Stansted Airport to Colchester
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 46 minutes, spanning 44 kilometres in total.
How far in advance Stansted Airport and Colchester tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Stansted Airport and Colchester are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
Maximising your travels to Colchester
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Colchester.
FAQs about the train journey from Stansted Airport to Colchester
Want to know more about your journey from Stansted Airport to Colchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The trip from Stansted Airport to Colchester covers a distance of 44 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$77.00. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
Tickets for this route become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.
The fastest journey by train is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
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