The average train between Telford and Colchester takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Telford 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 Telford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Telford is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Telford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Colchester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Telford to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Telford Central station.
Telford to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Telford to Colchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Telford and Colchester is 244.3 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Colchester via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 21m.