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Peterborough to Colchester by train
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First train17:45
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Last train21:47
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 57m
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Distance110 kilometres
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Trains per day2
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Avg. journey time1hr 59m
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Train operators
Travelling from Peterborough to Colchester by train
Fast trains from Peterborough to Colchester take around 1 hour and 57 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 110 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Peterborough and Colchester.
1. Are there direct trains from Peterborough to Colchester?
Direct trains from Peterborough to Colchester have been found.
We usually find around 3 direct trains on the route from Peterborough to Colchester every weekday.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
2. How long is the train journey from Peterborough to Colchester?
The Peterborough to Colchester train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 57 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Peterborough to Colchester train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Colchester is usually scheduled to depart Peterborough around 17:50 and the last train is around 21:45. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Peterborough around 17:45, and the last at 21:47.

What's the Peterborough to Colchester train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Peterborough to Colchester are $10.92.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $10 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $16. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Peterborough to Colchester train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Peterborough to Colchester by train.
Which train companies operate between Peterborough and Colchester?
More than one train company operates on the route from Peterborough to Colchester, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Abellio Greater Anglia
- Greater Anglia
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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