The average train between Colchester and Stroud takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Stroud. 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 Stroud. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Stroud at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Stroud station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Colchester to Stroud train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Stroud train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stroud (Glos) station.
Book your Colchester to Stroud train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Stroud is 213.9 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Stroud (Glos) via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 23m.