Rouen to Colchester Trains

Rouen to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rouen and Colchester takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Rouen 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.

6h 12m
Duration: 422 mi
Distance: £226
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain Ter
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain

5h 31m

£187–307

Rouen to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Rouen and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

11:15 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
1:16 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
1:59 PM → 6:46 PM
5h 47m • 4 changes
3:02 PM → 7:49 PM
5h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:14 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 57m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 2:11 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:46 AM → 10:16 AM
5h 30m • 4 changes
6:39 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 34m • 4 changes
7:27 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 19m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:46 AM → 10:16 AM
5h 30m • 4 changes
6:39 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 34m • 4 changes
7:27 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 19m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:46 AM → 10:16 AM
5h 30m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rouen 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.

What companies run services between Rouen, France and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Colchester via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 31m.

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