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Trains from Otford (OTF) to Colchester (COL)

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57

train journeys
per day

50

miles (81 kms)

2hrs 2 mins

fastest journey

00:43 / 23:55

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Otford (OTF) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 57 scheduled rail journeys between Otford and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 57 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Otford to Colchester is approximately 50 miles (81 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 37 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Otford and Colchester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Otford to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 2 mins.

Journeys from Otford to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:43
    6 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    07:18
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:59
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:29
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:37
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    09:11
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:47
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    09:15
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:07
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    09:21
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:18
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    09:40
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:37
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    09:45
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:07
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    10:15
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:18
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    10:40
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:37
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:48
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    11:15
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:55
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    11:38
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:37
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    11:46
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:48
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    12:16
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:55
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    12:38
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:37
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    12:46
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:48
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    13:15
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:55
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    13:38
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:37
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    13:46
    Otford
    Colchester
    Otford to Colchester

About Otford Station

Station name Otford (OTF)
Address Otford station, Station Road, Otford, Kent, TN14 5QY
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Otford and Colchester

The travel time between Otford and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 2 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Otford and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 57 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:55.

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Amenities on trains between Otford and Colchester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Otford & Colchester. owever, there are 57 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Otford and Colchester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Otford and Colchester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.