The cheapest and fastest trains from Colchester to Twickenham
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colchester to Twickenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Twickenham will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 2 trains that leave Colchester for Twickenham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Colchester to Twickenham train times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to Twickenham trains for tomorrow, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:41 Colchester | 2h15 | 06:56 Twickenham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Colchester to Twickenham
Trains from Colchester to Twickenham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 04:42 |
Last train 22:23 |
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FAQs: Colchester to Twickenham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester to Twickenham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Twickenham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Colchester and Twickenham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:30 - 21:00 Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Dry cleaner Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bays
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all platforms. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Situated by the South entrance, and in the main car park by the North entrance. A secure 134-space cycle compound is also available (key fob required, speak to station staff for availability).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop by main station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:15 Saturday 07:00 - 18:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: There is a Council managed car park behind the station
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located alongside the ticket office and only open when the station is staffed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, forecourt and on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Onward travel information: Colchester Town Station is around 5 minutes walk from Colchester Bus Station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Town Railway Station Bus Stops (stop B) for planned rail replacement only.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Local Colchester Town service Buses stop near station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus services stop at station entrance adjacent to level crossing
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station. Some step-free access, may be in one direction only - please check details. Step free access for trains towards Twickenham and Strawberry Hill. Steps required for trains towards Richmond. Access for Amyand Road for Platform 3 only.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2; waiting room is heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: St Margarets Road (A3004) bus stop J
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 13:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:45 Sunday 09:30 - 13:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. Ramp at approx 1:14 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo via Wimbledon). Short unevenly-graded floor at approx 1:10 gradient to Platform 2 (for trains towards London Waterloo via Richmond). Step-free access between platforms via full-barrier level crossing. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 2 - Currently being refurbished
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Twickenham: Waldegrave Road bus stop SH (Opp. St Marys University) To Teddington: Waldegrave Road bus stop SN (outside St Marys University) This is for services between Teddington and Twickenham ONLY For through services to and from Shepperton from/to Twickenham - next to level crossing Journeys starting or finishing at Strawberry Hill: Wellesley Road by station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:20 Saturday 06:40 - 20:20 Sunday 07:40 - 19:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 5; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Mezzanine Level
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Richmond and Strawberry Hill: London Road (A310) Bus Stop C outside station Towards Hounslow: Bus Stop on Whitton Road
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 11:00 Saturday 09:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Teddington and Twickenham: Wellington Road (A311) Bus Stop A Towards Shepperton: Wellington Road (A311) Bus Stop B
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