The average train between Sandhurst and Colchester takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Sandhurst 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 Sandhurst and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sandhurst is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Sandhurst to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Sandhurst station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Sandhurst to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Sandhurst to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Sandhurst to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Sandhurst and Colchester is 131.4 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Sandhurst to Colchester via Reading, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 17m.