The average train between Newport and Colchester takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Newport 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.
Trains run hourly between Newport and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Newport 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.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Newport to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Newport and Colchester is 270.8 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 54m.