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Cheltenham to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Colchester takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 17m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 8m
£82–155

Cheltenham to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 175.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 8m.

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