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.

First train 05:05 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 38
Trains / day 43 View all
Cheapest journey €51.41 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 17m
Train operators 1

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.

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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.