Trains from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
Greater Anglia offers regular and direct trains from Colchester to London.
Popular with commuters, trains leave from Colchester to London every 15 to 20 minutes* taking just under 1 hour to get to London Liverpool Street station. Tickets start from just £10, you won't find a cheaper fare anywhere else, but in the unlikely event you do find a cheaper deal, we will refund the difference with our online price promise.
What we are doing to keep you safe:
- We're continuing to clean and sanitise our trains and stations
- Ventilation – air conditioning on all our new trains and some old trains sucks in fresh air every six to nine minutes. Other trains have opening windows. On all trains, doors opening at stations lets more air in.
Try walking down the platform or train, as there are often fewer people further down the train.
If you are still nervous about travelling on busier trains, you can use our less busy trains tool on our website for help with finding a train with fewer passengers.
If you’re at the station, a member of staff will be able to advise you about a quieter alternative. If you’re at an unstaffed station just press the help button on the ticket machine and one of our customer service staff at Norwich will be able to advise you.
We’d like you to carry on wearing a face covering if you can when you’re on busy trains and stations, please. Government advice is still to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed places.
Thank you to all our customers who wear their face coverings when travelling with us. It’s a simple way for us all to keep each other safe.
For full information on latest face coverings advice, visit the Government's website.
- We're cleaning and sanitising our trains and stations, paying particular attention to high touch areas such as push buttons, door handles and grab rails.
- We're carrying out turnaround cleaning inside trains at terminus stations throughout the day. This includes high touch point areas such as grab rails and washroom surfaces.
- We’re using fogging guns with a fine mist of disinfectant for train cleaning in depots.
Yes, we have hand sanitiser available at all staffed stations and we're keeping soap and water topped up in our toilets on stations and trains so you can wash your hands. It’s a good idea to carry your own small bottle of hand sanitiser with you.
Practising good hygiene will help yourself and others.
We continue high levels of cleaning and paying attention to high touch areas on our vehicles. When appropriate, we have created a ‘bubble’ around our drivers in order to reduce their own risk and the risk of all passengers on the rail replacement bus. In some cases, operators have even installed clear barriers to reduce risk.
All travellers are encouraged to wear face coverings on rail replacement.
Have Questions? Read Our FAQ Below
How much does a train ticket from Colchester to London Liverpool Street cost?
Ticket prices start at just £10 - you won't find cheaper train tickets anywhere else. Prices differ depending on off-peak/peak travel times and whether you have a railcard. Season tickets are also available.
What time does the first train leave from Colchester to London Liverpool Street?
The first train departs Colchester station for London Liverpool Street at 05:12 Monday to Saturday, and 06:54 on Sunday
What time does the last train leave from Colchester to London Liverpool Street?
The last train departs Colchester station for London Liverpool Street at 23:03 everyday
Where does the Colchester to London Liverpool Street train stop?
The Colchester to London Liverpool Street train stops in Marks Tey, Kelvedon, Witham, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Ingatestone, Shenfield, Romford, Stratford and terminates at London Liverpool Street. The stops will differ depending on the service as there are ‘faster services’ that skip certain stops.
Is there Wi-Fi on the Colchester to London Liverpool Street train?
Yes, Wi-Fi is provided on all of our services so you can catch up with your boxsets, update your social media or do last minute preparation for your big meeting.
How long does it take to get from Colchester to London Liverpool Street?
The average journey time between Colchester and London is 58 minutes, depending on the number of stops. The fastest Journey between Colchester and London Liverpool Street is only 45 minutes.
How many trains per day are there from Colchester to London Liverpool Street?
There are approximately 97 trains from Colchester to London Liverpool Street Monday to Friday, 88 on Saturdays and 52 on Sundays. This may vary on bank holidays.
What is the distance between Colchester and London?
The distance between the two cities is 115 miles (185 km).
Can I book assistance for my journey from Colchester to London Liverpool Street?
Yes, customers can request assisted travel through our assisted travel contact form. Please give a minimum of 12 hours' notice.
You can also give us a call on:
- Telephone: 0800 028 2878 (free of charge), Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Textphone and Minicom: 18001 0800 028 2878
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Season Tickets
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If you’re looking for the reverse journey, take a look at trains from London to Colchester here.
Station Information
Colchester
Colchester station, also known as Colchester North is the primary station serving the town of Colchester in Essex. It is easy to reach this station by public transport, with bus stops just outside the main ticket office, as well as a taxi rank. There are over 100 parking spaces outside the station. This station has a selection of cafes and shops, as well as a vending machine for any refreshments you may need before your journey. There are also toilets located on all platforms.
Ticket office opening hours:
- Monday - Friday 04:30 - 23:15
- Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
- Sunday 06:00 - 23:15
See further information on Colchester train station here.
London Liverpool Street
London Liverpool Street is a busy commuter station located in the north-eastern corner of the City of London. This station is served by the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Central tube lines so it is easy to get to on the underground. There are also buses located outside the station. (All London buses have step free access.) The station is also within a 10-minute walk from Shoreditch and Spitalfields, home to many independent shops.
This station has plenty of public toilets, multiple ticket machines and a waiting room at this station. There is also a range of places to eat and drink, including a McDonalds, Leon and a WHSmith.
Ticket office opening hours
- Monday 03:10 - 01:00
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 04:00 - 01:00
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday 03:40 - 01:00
See further information on London Liverpool Street station here.
Colchester
- Ticket office
- Bus service
- Prepurchase collection
- Car park
- Ticket machine
- Toilets
- Taxi-rank
- Wifi
London Liverpool Street
- Ticket office
- Bus service
- Prepurchase collection
- Ticket machine
- Toilets
- Taxi-rank
- Wifi
- Seated area available