The average train between Colchester and Wales takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Wales at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Wales. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Wales station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Colchester to Wales train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Wales train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Colchester to Wales train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Wales is 320.3 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 27m.