Colchester to Southampton Trains

Colchester to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Southampton takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 48m
Duration: 135 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...

2h 39m

£56–100

Colchester to Southampton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Colchester and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:43 PM → 3:21 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
1:12 PM → 3:48 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
1:43 PM → 4:21 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 4:50 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:42 AM → 7:54 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Southampton? 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.

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Colchester to Southampton train times

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:43 PM → 3:21 PM

1:12 PM → 3:48 PM

1:43 PM → 4:21 PM

2:00 PM → 4:50 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:57 AM

5:35 AM → 8:26 AM

6:14 AM → 8:57 AM

6:42 AM → 9:21 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:57 AM

5:35 AM → 8:26 AM

6:14 AM → 8:57 AM

6:42 AM → 9:21 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:57 AM

5:35 AM → 8:26 AM

6:14 AM → 8:57 AM

6:42 AM → 9:21 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:42 AM → 7:54 AM

6:04 AM → 8:58 AM

7:00 AM → 9:21 AM

7:12 AM → 9:49 AM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:00 AM

8:02 AM → 11:00 AM

9:06 AM → 12:00 PM

9:30 AM → 12:33 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:57 AM

5:35 AM → 8:26 AM

6:14 AM → 8:57 AM

6:42 AM → 9:21 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)

Train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central

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