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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET)
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
4
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 £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 4 trains that leave London Liverpool Street (LST) for Colchester Town (CET) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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.
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 prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 79 km
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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 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 58m.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 04:23 |
Last train 21:00 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Colchester Town (CET) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between London Liverpool Street (LST) and Colchester Town (CET) from £10. 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Liverpool Street (LST) and Colchester Town (CET)
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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.
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