Cheltenham to Colchester Trains

Cheltenham to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Colchester takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 17m
Duration: 176 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 9m

£78–137

Cheltenham to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:47 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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