Penzance to Colchester Trains

Penzance to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Colchester takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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.

7h 7m
Duration: 358 mi
Distance: £184
Average price: Every 2 hours
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6h 24m

£155–273

Penzance to Colchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Penzance and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:45 PM → 1:30 AM
Arrives next day
7h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:10 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 4:11 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 5:11 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 7:11 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 10m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:03 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 10m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:03 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 10m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:03 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 10m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:03 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 10m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:03 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance 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.