The average train between Bordeaux and Colchester takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Bordeaux 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 3 hours between Bordeaux and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux station and arriving at Colchester station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Bordeaux to Colchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
Bordeaux to Colchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Bordeaux to Colchester train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bordeaux and Colchester is 791.4 km. The road distance is 1,079 km.
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Colchester via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 52m.