The average train between Bath and Colchester takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Bath 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 Bath and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Bath to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Bath to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bath and Colchester is 232.5 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 39m.
