The average train between Basingstoke and Colchester takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basingstoke 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 30 minutes between Basingstoke and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Colchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Basingstoke to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Basingstoke and Colchester is 154.2 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 20m.
