Bath to Colchester Trains

Bath to Colchester trains

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The average train between Bath and Colchester takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Bath 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.

2h 54m
Duration: 162 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

2h 39m

£73–127

Bath to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Bath and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:13 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
3:43 PM → 6:33 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
4:13 PM → 7:02 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 7:18 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:43 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:58 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 2:11 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bath to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Bath to Colchester train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:13 PM → 5:58 PM

3:43 PM → 6:33 PM

4:13 PM → 7:02 PM

4:43 PM → 7:18 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:17 AM

6:02 AM → 9:05 AM

6:43 AM → 9:16 AM

7:13 AM → 10:03 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:43 AM → 8:16 AM

6:13 AM → 9:03 AM

6:43 AM → 9:16 AM

7:13 AM → 10:03 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:58 AM → 11:11 AM

9:13 AM → 12:11 PM

10:13 AM → 1:11 PM

11:13 AM → 2:11 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:17 AM

6:02 AM → 9:05 AM

6:43 AM → 9:16 AM

7:13 AM → 10:03 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:17 AM

6:02 AM → 9:05 AM

6:43 AM → 9:16 AM

7:13 AM → 10:03 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:17 AM

6:02 AM → 9:05 AM

6:43 AM → 9:16 AM

7:13 AM → 10:03 AM

Frequently asked questions

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