The average train between Colchester and Swindon takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Swindon. 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 every 30 minutes between Colchester and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Swindon at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Swindon station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Colchester to Swindon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Swindon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Colchester to Swindon train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Swindon is 188.6 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Swindon via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 9m.
