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How to get from Slough to Colchester by train?

From Slough to Colchester by train

To get from Slough to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Slough station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Slough

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Slough
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Slough to Colchester by Tube and train

To get from Slough to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Slough station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Slough

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Slough
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Paddington
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Slough to Colchester

The distance between Slough, London and Colchester, London is approximately 120.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Slough to Colchester by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Slough

Slough is located at Slough, London and the nearest public transport station is Slough.

Train stations close to Slough:

  • Windsor & Eton Central

Bus stations close to Slough:

  • Slough
  • Slough Railway Station, Slough Town Centre
  • Brunel Way, Slough Town Centre

Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

Colchester is located at Colchester, London and the nearest public transport station is Bruff Close, Colchester.

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Bruff Close, Colchester
  • Groves Close, Colchester
  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester

From Slough to Colchester by Tube and train

To get from Slough to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Slough station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Slough

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Slough
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Paddington
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Slough to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Slough to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Slough and Colchester in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Slough to Colchester in London?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Paddington station near Slough to Paddington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Paddington station near Colchester in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Slough to Colchester in London by train?

    The total travel time between Slough and Colchester in London by train is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Slough to get to Colchester in London?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Paddington station near Slough in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Slough and Colchester in London?

    Get off the train at the Paddington station, which is closest to Colchester in London.