The average train between Colchester and Gloucester takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Gloucester station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Colchester to Gloucester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Gloucester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Colchester to Gloucester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Gloucester is 216 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Gloucester via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 38m.