The average train between Neath and Colchester takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath 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 Neath and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Neath is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Neath to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Neath to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
Neath to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Neath to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Neath and Colchester is 324.9 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Neath to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 7m.