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Gloucester to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gloucester and Colchester takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. 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.

2h 56m
Duration
169 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 52m
£80–152

Gloucester to Colchester train times

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 9:27 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 169.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Gloucester to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 52m.

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