How to get from Purfleet to Colchester by Tube and train?

From Purfleet to Colchester by Tube and train

To get from Purfleet to Colchester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the C2C train from Purfleet station to West Ham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the WEAVER LINE train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Train - C2C
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - WEAVER LINE
Leaves from Purfleet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Purfleet
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Fenchurch Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Ham
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    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    West Ham
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    2 min
  • 7
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    Norwich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Purfleet to Colchester by Tube and train via C2C, HAMMERSMITH & CITY and WEAVER LINE

To get from Purfleet to Colchester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the C2C train from Purfleet station to Barking station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube and finally take the WEAVER LINE train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Train - C2C
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - WEAVER LINE
Leaves from Purfleet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Purfleet
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Fenchurch Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barking
    15 min
  • 4
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Hammersmith
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    Norwich
  • 8
    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 Purfleet to Colchester

The distance between Purfleet and Colchester is approximately 97.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Purfleet to Colchester by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Purfleet to Colchester by Tube and train via C2C, HAMMERSMITH & CITY and WEAVER LINE

To get from Purfleet to Colchester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the C2C train from Purfleet station to Barking station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube and finally take the WEAVER LINE train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Train - C2C
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - WEAVER LINE
Leaves from Purfleet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Purfleet
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Fenchurch Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barking
    15 min
  • 4
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Hammersmith
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    Norwich
  • 8
    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 Purfleet to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Train line C2C, Tube line JUBILEE, Train line WEAVER LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Train line C2C, Tube line HAMMERSMITH & CITY, Train line WEAVER LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Purfleet and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Purfleet to Colchester?

    The C2C train line goes from London Fenchurch Street station near Purfleet in Grays to West Ham station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till West Ham station near Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Purfleet to Colchester by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Purfleet and Colchester by train and Tube is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the C2C train from the London Fenchurch Street station near Purfleet in Grays.

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

    Get off the train at the West Ham station, which is closest to Colchester.

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