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How to get from Colchester to Colchester by train and tube?

By train and tube

To get from Colchester to Colchester in London, take the JUBILEE tube from Waterloo 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 9 min.

69min
Walk to tube station
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Waterloo
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Stratford
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 5
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tube via NORTHERN, ELIZABETH and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Colchester to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take one tube line and 2 train lines: take the NORTHERN tube from Waterloo station to Tottenham Court Road 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 12 min.

72min
Walk to tube station
Tube - NORTHERN
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Waterloo
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Tottenham Court Road
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    5 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
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Public transport directions from Colchester to Colchester

The distance between Colchester, London and Colchester, London is approximately 56.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colchester to Colchester by train and tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Colchester

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

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
  • Groves Close, Colchester

Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

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

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

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

Alternative route by train and tube via NORTHERN, ELIZABETH and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Colchester to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take one tube line and 2 train lines: take the NORTHERN tube from Waterloo station to Tottenham Court Road 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 12 min.

72min
Walk to tube station
Tube - NORTHERN
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Waterloo
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Tottenham Court Road
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    5 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct tube between Colchester and Colchester in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one tube line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which tube line goes from Colchester to Colchester in London?

    The JUBILEE tube line goes from Waterloo station near Colchester to Stratford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Colchester station near Colchester in London

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

    The total travel time between Colchester and Colchester in London by tube and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the JUBILEE tube from the Waterloo station near Colchester in London.

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

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

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