Bournemouth to Colchester Trains

Bournemouth to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Colchester takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth 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.

3h 34m
Duration: 163 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
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3h 3m

£66–121

Bournemouth to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:47 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
9:49 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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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Bournemouth to Colchester train times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:47 AM → 12:15 PM

9:49 AM → 1:15 PM

10:50 AM → 2:15 PM

11:50 AM → 3:15 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:05 AM

5:53 AM → 9:13 AM

6:09 AM → 10:03 AM

6:33 AM → 10:13 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:05 AM

5:53 AM → 9:13 AM

6:09 AM → 10:03 AM

6:33 AM → 10:13 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:05 AM

5:53 AM → 9:13 AM

6:09 AM → 10:03 AM

6:33 AM → 10:13 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:05 AM

5:53 AM → 9:13 AM

6:09 AM → 10:03 AM

6:33 AM → 10:13 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:12 AM → 9:05 AM

5:53 AM → 9:13 AM

6:09 AM → 10:03 AM

6:33 AM → 10:13 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:13 AM

7:57 AM → 11:13 AM

8:20 AM → 12:03 PM

9:57 AM → 1:14 PM

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