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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Bristol takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. 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.

3h 10m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Colchester to Bristol train times

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 11:02 PM which arrives into Bristol at 6:59 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.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 24m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 24m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 24m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 24m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 24m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 2m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Bristol? 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.

Map of how to get from Colchester to Bristol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Bristol Temple Meads via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 2m.

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