This websites requires JavaScript to work. It looks like your browser doesn't support JavaScript, or has it turned off. Please try again with JavaScript support.

credit-card Passengers Seat Reservations info Mobile ticket available

Trains from Purley (PUR) to Colchester (COL)

Find the cheapest fares to Colchester by splitting your tickets

45

train journeys
per day

58

miles (93 kms)

1hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

03:03 / 00:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Purley (PUR) to Colchester (COL)

Buy tickets from Purley to Colchester. Explore the list of all train routes from Purley to Colchester and choose the most convenient one at the best price. Book in advance, buy at no extra charge and refund if your trip is canceled

On a typical weekday there are 45 scheduled rail journeys between Purley and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 45 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Purley to Colchester is approximately 58 miles (93 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 8 mins.

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

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Purley to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Purley to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    03:03
    3 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    06:29
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:03
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    06:48
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:02
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    07:18
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:11
    2 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    07:35
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:57
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    07:46
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:27
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:57
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:28
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    09:15
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:58
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    09:45
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:28
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    10:15
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:57
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:27
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    11:22
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:57
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    11:46
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:27
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    12:19
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:57
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:46
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:27
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    13:19
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:57
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    13:46
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:27
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    14:15
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:57
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    14:45
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:27
    1 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    15:20
    Purley
    Colchester
    Purley to Colchester

About Purley Station

Station name Purley (PUR)
Address Purley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, London, CR2 2AP
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:55 - 20:05
Saturday 05:55 - 20:25
Sunday 08:00 - 16:45
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

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 Purley and Colchester

The travel time between Purley and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 8 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Purley and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 45 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:03, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:07.

First class tickets on trains between Purley and Colchester typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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

By booking your tickets on traintickets.com!

There are many ways to save on the cost of train travel between Purley and Colchester. On traintickets.com, we do all the work for you to find the cheapest way possible to get to Colchester, and can save you up to 90%! Simply search for your journey, and be assured we have found you the best possible price.

See our page on Split Ticketing for a full explanation, & read our other tips on how to get the cheapest train tickets.

No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Purley & Colchester. owever, there are 45 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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