Colchester to London Liverpool Street Trains From £11.50*

It takes between forty-seven and one hour and five minutes to get from Colchester to London Liverpool Street with Greater Anglia. On this journey, you’ll swoop down from Colchester in Essex to London Liverpool Street, in the City of London.

Greater Anglia provides services from London Liverpool Street across various regions in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and parts of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.

Departing from Colchester

Colchester Train Station is situated north-west of the city centre, approximately a twenty-minute walk away. However, some local buses and taxis can drop you off right outside the main entrance to the station.

Greater Anglia is the sole operator at Colchester. It serves London Liverpool Street, as well as destinations like Clacton-on-Sea, Chelmsford, Ipswich, and Norwich.

Main stops

When travelling with Greater Anglia from Colchester to London Liverpool Street, there are usually nine stops along the route. These stops are at Marks Tey, Kelvedon, Witham, Hatfield Peverel, Beaulieu Park, Chelmsford, Ingatestone, Shenfield, and Stratford. Stops at these stations may change, so it’s best to check before you travel to make sure.

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Arriving at London Liverpool Street

London Liverpool Street is situated in the heart of the City of London, one of the world’s most significant financial and business centres, rivalling that of Hong Kong, New York, Shanghai, and Tokyo and has been made famous through TV series like The Apprentice. The station is also the busiest railway station in the UK.

Arriving at the station puts you in an excellent position to explore the rest of London, as it's a London Underground station of the same name that runs on the Elizabeth, Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines that can get you anywhere in London at lightning speed. There are also buses and taxis that run further along Liverpool Street, too.

If you’re looking for something to do nearby, then Liverpool Street is packed with great bars and restaurants. For example, The Breakfast Club is located near the train station, and if you turn left from the station’s main exit, you’ll find a massive Eataly, which specialises in the finest Italian produce. Head a little further into Shoreditch from Liverpool Street and you’ll find contemporary classics like Blues Kitchen and Dishoom. Feeling fancy? Head up the elevator at Heron Tower to Sushi Samba for some of the best views of the city.

Greater Anglia, C2C, the Stansted Express, London Overground, and Avanti West Coast all call London Liverpool Street home, providing connections to destinations such as Cambridge, Southend, Stansted Airport, and Hertford.

Greater Anglia train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
• First Class: A Colchester to London Liverpool Street First-Class ticket grants you access to a First-Class carriage, spacious seating, larger tables, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and complimentary snacks and beverages on weekdays.

Greater Anglia train travel advice

• Luggage: You can bring a maximum of three items of luggage. This includes two larger items and one smaller bag.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free, with dogs required to be on a lead and other animals in carriers. Additional pets cost half the adult fare, with a maximum of two pets allowed per passenger.
• Bicycles: Reservations are highly recommended, as each train has only two cycle spaces. To avoid disappointment, book early. Folding bikes are allowed, full-size bikes, electric scooters, electric bikes and folding electric bikes are not allowed.
• Children: Children under 5 travel for free, and those aged 5 to 15 receive a 50% discount on tickets. Booking in advance with TrainPal ensures families can sit together. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Handles all aspects of your journey, from planning and ticketing to boarding assistance with ramps, station navigation, and luggage handling. We also offer advice on facilities available on board and at stations.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.