The average train between Bridgend and Colchester takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridgend 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 Bridgend and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bridgend is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 35m • 2 changes


3h 19m • 2 changes


3h 49m • 2 changes


4h 8m • 2 changes


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3h 20m • 2 changes


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4h 39m • 2 changes


3h 42m • 2 changes


4h 2m • 2 changes


3h 44m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bridgend station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Bridgend to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
Bridgend to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Bridgend to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bridgend and Colchester is 311.7 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Bridgend to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 56m.