Penzance to Colchester Trains

Penzance to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Colchester takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day 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 9m
Duration: 358 mi
Distance: £184
Average price: Every 3 hours
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6h 24m

£155–273

Penzance to Colchester train times

Trains run every 3 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 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:15 PM → 7:02 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 9:03 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
4:15 PM → 11:05 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
5:50 PM → 1:57 AM
Arrives next day
8h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 10m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:03 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 10m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:03 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 10m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:03 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:03 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 10m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:03 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:12 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:03 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 4:03 PM
6h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:10 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 4:11 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 5:11 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 7:11 PM
6h 53m • 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.