The average train between Colchester and Aberystwyth takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester to Aberystwyth. 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 every 4 hours between Colchester and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Aberystwyth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Colchester to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Colchester to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Aberystwyth is 345.2 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Aberystwyth via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 32m.