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How to get from Southend-On-Sea to Colchester by train?

By train

To get from Southend-On-Sea to Colchester in Colchester, take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Southend Victoria station to Shenfield station. Next, take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Shenfield station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to train station
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Southend Victoria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southend Victoria
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shenfield
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester Town
  • 5
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southend-On-Sea to Colchester

The distance between Southend-On-Sea, Colchester and Colchester, Colchester is approximately 53.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southend-On-Sea to Colchester by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Southend-On-Sea

Southend-On-Sea is located at Southend-On-Sea, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea.

Bus stations close to Southend-On-Sea:

  • Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea
  • Chichester Road, Southend-On-Sea
  • Travel Centre, Southend-On-Sea

Public transport stations close to Colchester, Colchester

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

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Petrolea Close, Colchester
  • Bruff Close, Colchester
  • Groves Close, Colchester

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southend-On-Sea to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Southend-On-Sea and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southend-On-Sea to Colchester?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from Southend Victoria station near Southend-On-Sea in London to London Liverpool Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till London Liverpool Street station near Colchester in Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southend-On-Sea to Colchester by train?

    The total travel time between Southend-On-Sea in London and Colchester in Colchester by train is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southend-On-Sea to get to Colchester?

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the Southend Victoria station near Southend-On-Sea in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southend-On-Sea and Colchester?

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

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