Trains from Peterborough to Colchester

Peterborough to Colchester train information

Peterborough Colchester train map

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Arrival Colchester, England
Departure Peterborough, England
Distance 68 Miles

Which train company can I use?

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train from Peterborough (East of England) to Colchester (East of England). The services on board will change depending on the train provider.

How long is the train?

There are 68 miles from Peterborough to Colchester. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Colchester from Peterborough, and it’s also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.

What is the price of the train?

Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to see the latest available offers.

Best prices for Peterborough to Colchester train tickets

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Peterborough - Colchester prices calendar

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Best prices for Peterborough to Colchester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Peterborough and Colchester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Colchester to Peterborough and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount Peterborough - Colchester train tickets

The best way to pay less on your Peterborough Colchester train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Peterborough to Colchester? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Peterborough Colchester ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Peterborough to Colchester (one way journey).

Railcards enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Peterborough to Colchester train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare