Swindon to Colchester Trains

Swindon to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Colchester takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swindon 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 21m
Duration: 133 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Every 30 minutes
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Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

2h 12m

£60–105

Swindon to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Swindon and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:19 PM → 5:33 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
3:51 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 6m • 2 changes
4:20 PM → 6:33 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
4:53 PM → 7:02 PM
2h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:11 AM → 7:18 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:18 AM → 7:13 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:37 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
10:19 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:22 AM → 7:18 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:11 AM → 7:18 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:11 AM → 7:18 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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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Swindon to Colchester train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:19 PM → 5:33 PM

3:51 PM → 5:58 PM

4:20 PM → 6:33 PM

4:53 PM → 7:02 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:11 AM → 7:18 AM

5:28 AM → 8:06 AM

6:03 AM → 8:17 AM

6:29 AM → 9:05 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:18 AM → 7:13 AM

6:11 AM → 8:16 AM

6:46 AM → 9:03 AM

7:20 AM → 9:16 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:37 AM → 11:11 AM

9:15 AM → 11:36 AM

9:40 AM → 12:11 PM

10:19 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:22 AM → 7:18 AM

5:28 AM → 8:06 AM

6:03 AM → 8:17 AM

6:29 AM → 9:05 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:11 AM → 7:18 AM

5:28 AM → 8:06 AM

6:03 AM → 8:17 AM

6:29 AM → 9:05 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:11 AM → 7:18 AM

5:28 AM → 8:06 AM

6:03 AM → 8:17 AM

6:29 AM → 9:05 AM

Frequently asked questions

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