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Plymouth to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Colchester takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

5h 8m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
£153
Average price
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Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 27m
£130–247

Plymouth to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 279.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 27m.

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