The average train between Worcester and Colchester takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Worcester to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Worcester to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Worcester and Colchester is 216.3 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 18m.