The average train between Bracknell and Colchester takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Bracknell and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Bracknell is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 28m. 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 Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Bracknell to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading 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, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bracknell and Colchester is 125.8 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Bracknell to Colchester via Reading, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 16m.