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.
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 7:13 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Colchester is 245.3 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 51m.