The average train between Bracknell and Colchester takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bracknell 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 30 minutes between Bracknell and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bracknell is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bracknell to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bracknell station and arriving at Colchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Bracknell to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bracknell station.
Bracknell to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Bracknell to Colchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bracknell and Colchester is 125.8 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Bracknell to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 16m.