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.
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 10:42 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Swindon to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Swindon to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Swindon and Colchester is 188.6 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 9m.
