The average train between Gloucester and Colchester takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Gloucester to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Gloucester to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Gloucester and Colchester is 216 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 52m.