Colchester to Bournemouth Trains

Colchester to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Bournemouth takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Bournemouth. 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: 164 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Every 30 minutes
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Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...

3h 21m

£63–125

Colchester to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Colchester and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:12 PM → 7:21 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 8:00 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
5:12 PM → 8:21 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
5:43 PM → 9:00 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:47 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:47 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:47 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:47 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:47 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Bournemouth? 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.

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Colchester to Bournemouth train times

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:12 PM → 7:21 PM

4:43 PM → 8:00 PM

5:12 PM → 8:21 PM

5:43 PM → 9:00 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:34 AM

8:02 AM → 11:34 AM

9:22 AM → 12:34 PM

9:30 AM → 1:23 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:47 AM

5:35 AM → 9:10 AM

6:14 AM → 9:28 AM

6:42 AM → 10:02 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:47 AM

5:35 AM → 9:10 AM

6:14 AM → 9:28 AM

6:42 AM → 10:02 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:47 AM

5:35 AM → 9:10 AM

6:14 AM → 9:28 AM

6:42 AM → 10:02 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:47 AM

5:35 AM → 9:10 AM

6:14 AM → 9:28 AM

6:42 AM → 10:02 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:47 AM

5:35 AM → 9:10 AM

6:14 AM → 9:28 AM

6:42 AM → 10:02 AM

Frequently asked questions

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