The average train between Colchester and Bristol takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Bristol. 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 Bristol. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bristol at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Bristol station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Colchester to Bristol train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Bristol train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Colchester to Bristol train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Bristol is 246.2 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Bristol Temple Meads via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 3m.
