Oxford to Colchester Trains

Oxford to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oxford and Colchester takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Oxford 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.

2h 34m
Duration: 119 mi
Distance: £66
Average price: Every 30 minutes
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2h 7m

£54–95

Oxford to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Oxford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:30 PM → 10:04 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
8:08 PM → 10:16 PM
2h 8m • 2 changes
8:36 PM → 11:05 PM
2h 29m • 2 changes
9:00 PM → 11:13 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:11 AM → 7:18 AM
7h 7m • 2 changes
5:20 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:11 AM → 7:18 AM
7h 7m • 2 changes
5:20 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:11 AM → 7:18 AM
7h 7m • 2 changes
5:20 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:11 AM → 7:13 AM
7h 2m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:53 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 11:46 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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