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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Oxford to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Oxford to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Oxford and Colchester is 149.2 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 7m.
