The average train between Malvern and Colchester takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Malvern 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 2 hours between Malvern and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malvern is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Malvern 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 Malvern to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Malvern station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Malvern to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Great Malvern station.
Malvern to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Malvern to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Malvern and Colchester is 222.5 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Great Malvern to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 38m.