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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£32
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
58 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 3 m
Trains on 17 Sept
6
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET) will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 6 trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET), including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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.
P01230 · P015419:300h58London Liverpool Street (LST)10:28Colchester Town (CET)£181One-way1 change- P01226 · P015379:001h03London Liverpool Street (LST)10:03Colchester Town (CET)£221One-way1 change
- P01220 · P015338:300h58London Liverpool Street (LST)9:28Colchester Town (CET)£301One-way1 change
- P01218 · P015308:001h03London Liverpool Street (LST)9:03Colchester Town (CET)£321One-way1 change
- P010799:361h11London Liverpool Street (LST)10:47Colchester Town (CET)£441One-way0 changes
- P01220 · P015338:300h58London Liverpool Street (LST)9:28Colchester Town (CET)£301One-way1 change
- P01230 · P015419:300h58London Liverpool Street (LST)10:28Colchester Town (CET)£181One-way1 change
- P01218 · P015308:001h03London Liverpool Street (LST)9:03Colchester Town (CET)£321One-way1 change
- P01226 · P015379:001h03London Liverpool Street (LST)10:03Colchester Town (CET)£221One-way1 change
- P010799:361h11London Liverpool Street (LST)10:47Colchester Town (CET)£441One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, while a coach costs an average of £38.
Distance: 79 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET):
A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET) costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Colchester Town (CET) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 18m.
The journey is about 29m faster (1h 0m by train vs 1h 29m by car) and roughly £20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£27 vs £47). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Greater Anglia.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P66039 · P01626 | On time 19:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h14 | 20:50 Colchester Town (CET) | 1 change | |
| P01318 · P01629 | On time 20:00 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h03 | 21:03 Colchester Town (CET) | 1 change | |
| P01321 · P01633 | On time 20:30 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h58 | 21:28 Colchester Town (CET) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
| P01218 · P01530 | 8:00 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h03 | 9:03 Colchester Town (CET) | 1 change | |
| P01220 · P01533 | 8:30 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h58 | 9:28 Colchester Town (CET) | 1 change | |
| P01075 | 8:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h13 | 9:49 Colchester Town (CET) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P01226 · P01537 | 9:00 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h03 | 10:03 Colchester Town (CET) | 1 change | |
| P01230 · P01541 | 9:30 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0h58 | 10:28 Colchester Town (CET) | 1 change | |
| P01079 | 9:36 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h11 | 10:47 Colchester Town (CET) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET)
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Trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:30, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 58m.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 8:30 |
Last train 20:18 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: Greater Anglia from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET) trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between London Liverpool Street (LST) and Colchester Town (CET) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET) 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 Colchester Town (CET), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Liverpool Street (LST) and Colchester Town (CET)
Most London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET) trains use the London Liverpool Street to Colchester station pair. Use this guide to compare London Liverpool Street (LST) and Colchester Town (CET) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Liverpool Street from London city centre
London Liverpool Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Liverpool Street train station facilities and services
London Liverpool Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Liverpool Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Liverpool Street. ATMs are available at London Liverpool Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Liverpool Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Liverpool Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Liverpool Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Liverpool Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Colchester Town from Colchester city centre
Colchester Town train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Colchester Town.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester Town.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Colchester Town: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Colchester Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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