Southend Airport to Colchester by train
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Overview: trains from Southend Airport to Colchester
Find the key information for travelling by train from Southend 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.
Taking the train from Southend Airport to Colchester
So you’re considering going from Southend Airport to Colchester by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.
Train cost between Southend Airport to Colchester
Getting from Southend Airport to Colchester by rail typically costs €51.41, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Train timetable for travel between Southend Airport and Colchester
There are a number of different options for travellers going from Southend Airport to Colchester by train. Here is what to expect along this route:
First daily departure (weekday): 05:05
Last daily departure (weekday): 23:59
First daily departure (weekend): 06:05
Last daily departure (weekend): 22:05
Average number of daily trains: 43 trains
Frequency of train departures: every 21 minutes
Average train travel time and distance from Southend Airport to Colchester
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 5 minutes, spanning 38 kilometres in total.
Booking Southend Airport to Colchester trains in advance
Booking your Southend Airport to Colchester tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 months before departure.
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More information on train travel from Southend Airport to Colchester
Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Colchester city guide to get you started.
FAQs about the train journey from Southend Airport to Colchester
Want to know more about your journey from Southend Airport to Colchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Southend Airport and Colchester is 38 kilometres.
The lowest price available on this route is €51.41. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .
You can purchase tickets for this journey 4 months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey time is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
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