Sutton to Colchester by train
Colchester lies 97 km (60 mi) north-east of Sutton, 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.
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| Sutton | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 187,600 | 130,245 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Sutton Common railway station, West Sutton railway station, Sutton railway station | Colchester railway station |
| Postal codes | CB6–WV16 | CO1 |
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Common questions
How far is Colchester from Sutton?
97 km (60 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sutton; by road roughly 118 km (74 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sutton to Colchester by train?
About 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sutton and Colchester?
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.