The average train between Truro and Colchester takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Truro 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 2 hours between Truro and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Truro is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Truro to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Truro station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Truro to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
Truro to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Truro to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Truro and Colchester is 453.6 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Truro to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 5h 42m.