How to get from Romford to Colchester by train?

From Romford to Colchester by train

To get from Romford to Colchester in London, take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Shenfield station. Next, take the WEAVER LINE train from Shenfield station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - WEAVER LINE
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Romford
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shenfield
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    Ipswich
  • 5
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Romford to Colchester

The distance between Romford, London and Colchester, London is approximately 63.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Romford 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 Romford

Romford is located at Romford, London and the nearest public transport station is Romford Station (Z).

Tube stations close to Romford:

  • Elm Park
  • Dagenham East
  • Hornchurch

Train stations close to Romford:

  • Gidea Park
  • Emerson Park

Bus stations close to Romford:

  • Romford Station (Z)
  • Romford Station, Romford
  • Romford (V)

Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

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

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Groves Close, Colchester
  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line WEAVER LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Romford and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Romford to Colchester?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Shenfield station near Romford in Romford to Shenfield station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Shenfield station near Colchester in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Romford to Colchester by train?

    The total travel time between Romford in Romford and Colchester in London by train is about 1 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the ELIZABETH train from the Shenfield station near Romford in Romford.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Romford to Colchester?

    The first train from Romford in Romford to Colchester in London is Greater Anglia. It leaves the Romford station at 05:38.