The average train between Aberystwyth and Colchester takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Aberystwyth and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Colchester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Aberystwyth to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Colchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Colchester is 345.2 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Colchester via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 46m.