The average train between Thatcham and Colchester takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Thatcham 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 Thatcham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thatcham is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Thatcham station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Thatcham to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Thatcham station.
Thatcham to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Thatcham to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Thatcham and Colchester is 158.8 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Thatcham to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 56m.