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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Colchester to Gatwick Airport, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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Colchester to Gatwick Airport Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Colchester to Gatwick Airport? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as OMR 8.850, with average prices for this route around OMR 32.030.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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09:01
2h 3m, Changes required
Colchester
11:04
Gatwick Airport
Greater AngliaElizabeth lineThameslink
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09:13
2h 1m, Changes required
Colchester
11:14
Gatwick Airport
Greater AngliaElizabeth lineThameslink
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09:33
2h 1m, Changes required
Colchester
11:34
Gatwick Airport
Greater AngliaElizabeth lineThameslink
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10:00
1h 44m, Changes required
Colchester
11:44
Gatwick Airport
Greater AngliaElizabeth lineThameslink
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10:12
2h 2m, Changes required
Colchester
12:14
Gatwick Airport
Greater AngliaElizabeth lineThameslink
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10:33
2h 1m, Changes required
Colchester
12:34
Paris
Greater AngliaElizabeth lineThameslink
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Colchester to Gatwick Airport Train Route Details

First train
First train
04:41
Last train
Last train
23:02
Departure station
Departure station
Colchester
Arrival station
Arrival station
Gatwick Airport
Journey time
Journey time
1h 44m
Distance
Distance
110 km
Price
Price
OMR 8.850*
Train operators
Train operators
Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Colchester to Gatwick Airport

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Colchester to Gatwick Airport. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Colchester to Gatwick Airport for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Colchester to Gatwick Airport, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Colchester to Gatwick Airport ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Colchester to Gatwick Airport more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Colchester to Gatwick Airport train ticket types

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