The average train between Wales and Colchester takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Wales 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 Wales and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Wales to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Wales to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Wales and Colchester is 320.3 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 30m.