The average train between Tours and Colchester takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Tours 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 twice daily between Tours and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tours is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




4h 21m • 4 changes




4h 47m • 4 changes




4h 7m • 4 changes




5h 3m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Tours to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Tours station and arriving at Colchester station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Tours to Colchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.
Tours to Colchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Tours to Colchester train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between Tours and Colchester is 500 km. The road distance is 762 km.
You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Colchester via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 52m.