First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
46 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
46 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 46 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 25 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Walton-on-the-Naze take longer:
Coach takes on average 52m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.30. The journey takes 42m versus 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:07 Colchester | 0h46 | 7:53 Walton-on-the-Naze | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:07 Colchester | 0h46 | 8:53 Walton-on-the-Naze | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:07 Colchester | 0h46 | 9:53 Walton-on-the-Naze | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze run on average 7 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 38m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 23:19 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze 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 Walton-on-the-Naze, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze trains use the Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze station pair. Use this guide to compare Colchester and Walton-on-the-Naze train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Colchester is 1 km from Colchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Colchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Colchester.
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester. ATMs are available at Colchester.
Ticket office support is available at Colchester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Colchester: Parking, WC.
Available at Colchester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester: 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.
Colchester Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Colchester Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester Town.
Ticket office support is available at Colchester Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Colchester Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Colchester Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester Town: 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.
Walton-on-the-Naze has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Walton-on-the-Naze.
Wi-Fi is available at Walton-on-the-Naze.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Walton-on-the-Naze: Parking.
Available at Walton-on-the-Naze: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Walton-on-the-Naze: 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.
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