The average train between Colchester and Bath takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Bath. 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 Colchester and Bath. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Bath at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Bath. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Bath station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Colchester to Bath train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Bath train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bath Spa station.
Book your Colchester to Bath train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Bath is 232.5 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Bath Spa via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 48m.