The average train between Bicester and Colchester takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Bicester 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 Bicester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bicester is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Marylebone and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bicester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bicester station and arriving at Colchester station via London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Bicester to Colchester train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Bicester North station.
Bicester to Colchester train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Bicester to Colchester train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bicester and Colchester is 141.2 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Bicester North to Colchester via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 7m.