Southampton to Colchester Trains

Southampton to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Colchester takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southampton 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.

2h 58m
Duration: 135 mi
Distance: £66
Average price: Every 30 minutes
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Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

2h 29m

£56–99

Southampton to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Southampton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:06 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:06 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:06 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:06 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:08 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:06 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

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Southampton to Colchester train times

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:06 AM

5:52 AM → 9:05 AM

6:30 AM → 9:13 AM

7:00 AM → 10:03 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:06 AM

5:52 AM → 9:05 AM

6:30 AM → 9:13 AM

7:00 AM → 10:03 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:06 AM

5:52 AM → 9:05 AM

6:30 AM → 9:13 AM

7:00 AM → 10:03 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:06 AM

5:52 AM → 9:05 AM

6:30 AM → 9:13 AM

7:00 AM → 10:03 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:08 AM → 8:16 AM

5:57 AM → 9:03 AM

7:00 AM → 10:03 AM

7:30 AM → 10:13 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:11 AM

8:26 AM → 11:15 AM

8:55 AM → 12:11 PM

9:25 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:06 AM

5:52 AM → 9:05 AM

6:30 AM → 9:13 AM

7:00 AM → 10:03 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Colchester, England?

Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo

Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester

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