Train Rouen to Colchester from £206 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rouen and Colchester takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. 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.

5h 50m
Duration: 421 mi
Distance: £206
Average price: Hourly
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5h 42m

£168–315

Rouen to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Rouen and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

11:02 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 44m • 4 changes
1:02 PM → 5:17 PM
4h 15m • 4 changes
1:09 PM → 5:58 PM
4h 49m • 4 changes
2:01 PM → 6:48 PM
4h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 29m • 4 changes
5:46 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 30m • 4 changes
6:39 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 34m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 29m • 4 changes
5:46 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 30m • 4 changes
6:39 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 34m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 29m • 4 changes
5:46 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 30m • 4 changes
6:39 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 34m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 20m • 4 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Rouen to Colchester.

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Distance: 421.4 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Colchester via Paris Saint-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 42m.

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