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Neath to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Neath and Colchester takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Neath 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 14m
Duration
238 mi
Distance
£126
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Neath to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 52m
£105–185

Neath to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Neath and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Neath is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Neath to Colchester? 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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  • Distance: 238 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Neath to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 52m.

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