The average train between Port Talbot and Colchester takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Talbot is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Port Talbot to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
Port Talbot to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Port Talbot to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Port Talbot and Colchester is 324.3 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 46m.