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Bournemouth to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Colchester takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. 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 35m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h
£75–171

Bournemouth to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 163.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h.

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