Colchester to Sutton by train
Sutton lies 97 km (60 mi) south-west of Colchester, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 56 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 118 km (74 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Colchester | Sutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 130,245 | 187,600 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Colchester railway station | Sutton Common railway station, West Sutton railway station, Sutton railway station |
| Postal codes | CO1 | CB6–WV16 |
Where to book trains from Colchester to Sutton
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Common questions
How far is Sutton from Colchester?
97 km (60 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Colchester; by road roughly 118 km (74 mi).
How long does it take to get from Colchester to Sutton by train?
About 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Colchester and Sutton?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.