Colchester to Plymouth Trains

Colchester to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Plymouth takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 6m
Duration: 280 mi
Distance: £145
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...

4h 56m

£124–218

Colchester to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

7:33 PM → 12:32 AM
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4h 58m • 2 changes
10:12 PM → 5:37 AM
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7h 25m • 2 changes
11:02 PM → 9:41 AM
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10h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:33 AM → 11:12 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 2:11 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Plymouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Plymouth via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 56m.

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Colchester to Plymouth train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

7:33 PM → 12:32 AMArrives next day

10:12 PM → 5:37 AMArrives next day

11:02 PM → 9:41 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:10 AM

7:37 AM → 12:14 PM

8:31 AM → 1:04 PM

9:33 AM → 2:13 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:33 AM → 11:12 AM

7:33 AM → 12:16 PM

8:33 AM → 1:14 PM

9:33 AM → 2:12 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:05 PM

8:30 AM → 1:11 PM

9:06 AM → 2:10 PM

9:30 AM → 2:11 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:10 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Plymouth, England?

Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)

Train trips from Colchester

Train trips to Plymouth

Alternative transport options

7:33 PM → 12:32 AM
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10:12 PM → 5:37 AM
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11:02 PM → 9:41 AM
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