Dawlish to Colchester Trains

Dawlish to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dawlish and Colchester takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Dawlish 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.

4h 34m
Duration: 241 mi
Distance: £127
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 4m

£106–187

Dawlish to Colchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dawlish and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 4:03 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 6:33 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:34 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
3:24 PM → 7:16 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
8:38 PM → 9:16 AM
Arrives next day
12h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:19 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
3:22 PM → 7:15 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
5:24 PM → 9:15 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
6:38 PM → 10:15 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 4:03 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 4:03 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 4:03 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 4:03 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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