Trains tickets from Chelmsford to Colchester

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Chelmsford
    Departure location: Chelmsford
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: Colchester
    Destination location: Colchester
    Operated by: Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Chelmsford
    Departure location: Chelmsford
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: Colchester
    Destination location: Colchester
    Operated by: Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Chelmsford
    Departure location: Chelmsford
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: Colchester
    Destination location: Colchester
    Operated by: Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Chelmsford
    Departure location: Chelmsford
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: Colchester
    Destination location: Colchester
    Operated by: Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 14 at
    Departure city: Chelmsford
    Departure location: Chelmsford
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: Colchester
    Destination location: Colchester
    Operated by: Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Chelmsford to Colchester: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$22
Average train trip duration27m
Number of daily trains13
Earliest train departure6:56am
Distance22 miles (34 km)
Latest train departure6:51pm

Chelmsford to Colchester Train

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05/09
$21
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$21
05/11
$21
05/12
$21
05/13
$21
05/14
$21
05/15
$21
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chelmsford to Colchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $31 for a train ticket from Chelmsford to Colchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-05-11.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chelmsford to Colchester is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Colchester you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chelmsford and Colchester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chelmsford to Colchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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