The average train between Sherborne and Colchester takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Sherborne 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 Sherborne and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sherborne is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Sherborne station and arriving at Colchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Sherborne to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.
Sherborne to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Sherborne to Colchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Sherborne and Colchester is 259.4 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Sherborne to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 26m.