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The average train between Penzance and Colchester takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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.

7h 17m
Duration
358 mi
Distance
£186
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 24m
£157–276

Penzance to Colchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Penzance and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance 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: 358.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Penzance to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 6h 24m.

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