How to get from Terminal 3 to Colchester by train?

From Terminal 3 to Colchester by train

To get from Terminal 3 to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the HEATHROW EXPRESS train from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train 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 30 min.

90min
Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Terminal 3
    Heathrow Airport (LHR), Inner Ring West, Hounslow, Greater London TW6, UK
  • 2
    Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    HEATHROW EXPRESS
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    70 yd • 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

Alternative route from Terminal 3 to Colchester by train via ELIZABETH and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Terminal 3 to Colchester in London, take the ELIZABETH train from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 station to Stratford station. Next, take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Terminal 3
    Heathrow Airport (LHR), Inner Ring West, Hounslow, Greater London TW6, UK
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 5
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Terminal 3 to Colchester

The distance between Terminal 3, London and Colchester, London is approximately 70.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal 3 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 Terminal 3

Terminal 3 is located at Heathrow Airport (LHR), Inner Ring West, Hounslow, Greater London TW6, UK, London and the nearest public transport station is Heathrow Terminal 4.

Tube stations close to Terminal 3:

  • Hatton Cross

Train stations close to Terminal 3:

  • Heathrow Terminal 4

Bus stations close to Terminal 3:

  • Heathrow Terminal 5

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
  • Petrolea Close, Colchester

Related Routes

Alternative route from Terminal 3 to Colchester by train via ELIZABETH and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Terminal 3 to Colchester in London, take the ELIZABETH train from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 station to Stratford station. Next, take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Terminal 3
    Heathrow Airport (LHR), Inner Ring West, Hounslow, Greater London TW6, UK
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 5
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Terminal 3 to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line HEATHROW EXPRESS, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Terminal 3 to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Terminal 3 and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Terminal 3 to Colchester?

    The HEATHROW EXPRESS train line goes from London Paddington station near Terminal 3 in Heathrow 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 Terminal 3 to Colchester by train?

    The total travel time between Terminal 3 in Heathrow and Colchester in London by train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Terminal 3 to get to Colchester?

    Get on the HEATHROW EXPRESS train from the London Paddington station near Terminal 3 in Heathrow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Terminal 3 and Colchester?

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

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