The average train between Chippenham and Colchester takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Chippenham 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 Chippenham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chippenham is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Chippenham station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Chippenham to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Chippenham station.
Chippenham to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Chippenham to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chippenham and Colchester is 214.2 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Chippenham to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 22m.