The average train between Didcot and Colchester takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Didcot and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Didcot is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 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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Want to know about travelling from Didcot to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 1h 50m.