The average train between Andover and Colchester takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Andover 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 hourly between Andover and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Andover is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Andover to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Andover station and arriving at Colchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Andover to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Andover station.
Andover to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Andover to Colchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Andover and Colchester is 182.1 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Andover to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 20m.