Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester Trains

Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol Temple Meads and Colchester takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol Temple Meads 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.

3h 8m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 52m

£78–136

Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Bristol Temple Meads and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:00 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 1:16 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 2:16 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:53 AM → 8:06 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:53 AM → 8:06 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:53 AM → 8:06 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:53 AM → 8:06 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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