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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Colchester takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol 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 11m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 48m
£82–156

Bristol to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Bristol and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 48m.

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