The average train between Didcot and Colchester takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Didcot to Colchester. 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 Didcot and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Didcot is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Didcot to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Didcot to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Didcot to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Didcot and Colchester is 151 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 25m.
