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City Thameslink to Colchester Train prices and times

Planning a journey from City Thameslink to Colchester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$78.22, with average prices for this route around AU$88.71. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
04:25 2h 4m, Direct City Thameslink	06:29 Colchester		Find Tickets
04:55 1h 52m, Changes required City Thameslink	06:47 Colchester		Find Tickets
05:02 1h 45m, Direct City Thameslink	06:47 Colchester		Find Tickets
05:04 2h, Direct City Thameslink	07:04 Colchester		Find Tickets
05:05 2h 25m, Changes required City Thameslink	07:30 Colchester	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
05:13 2h 54m, Changes required City Thameslink	08:07 Paris	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets

City Thameslink to Colchester Train Route Details

First train

00:26

Last train

23:38

Departure station

City Thameslink

Arrival station

Colchester

Journey time

1h 7m

Distance

81 km

Price

AU$78.22*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from City Thameslink to Colchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from City Thameslink to Colchester. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from City Thameslink to Colchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from City Thameslink to Colchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

City Thameslink to Colchester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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City Thameslink to Colchester Train prices and times

City Thameslink to Colchester Train Route Details