The average train between Llanelli and Colchester takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Llanelli 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 Llanelli and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llanelli is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Swansea and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Llanelli station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Llanelli to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Llanelli to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Llanelli to Colchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Llanelli and Colchester is 349.2 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Llanelli to Colchester via Swansea, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 14m.