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The average train between Sherborne and Colchester takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. 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.

3h 44m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Sherborne to London Waterlootrain train Yeovil Junction - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 24m
£70–129

Sherborne to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Sherborne and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:17 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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 48m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 42m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 37m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 48m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 42m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 37m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 48m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 42m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 37m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sherborne 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 Sherborne to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Sherborne, Dorset, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Sherborne to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 24m.

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