Cardiff to Colchester Trains

Cardiff to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Colchester takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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 26m
Duration: 200 mi
Distance: £107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 6m

£89–156

Cardiff to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
Show more

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