Plymouth to Colchester Trains

Plymouth to Colchester trains

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The average train between Plymouth and Colchester takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. 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 11m
Duration: 280 mi
Distance: £146
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 27m

£122–215

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 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:14 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
10h 15m • 2 changes
11:20 PM → 7:18 AM
Arrives next day
7h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:03 AM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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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Plymouth to Colchester train times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:14 PM → 6:29 AMArrives next day

11:20 PM → 7:18 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM

5:55 AM → 11:03 AM

6:55 AM → 12:03 PM

8:16 AM → 1:03 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM

5:55 AM → 11:03 AM

6:55 AM → 12:03 PM

8:16 AM → 1:03 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM

5:55 AM → 11:03 AM

6:55 AM → 12:03 PM

8:16 AM → 1:03 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM

5:55 AM → 11:03 AM

6:55 AM → 12:03 PM

8:16 AM → 1:03 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:03 AM

5:55 AM → 11:03 AM

6:55 AM → 12:03 PM

8:16 AM → 1:03 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:03 AM

6:54 AM → 12:03 PM

8:14 AM → 1:03 PM

9:14 AM → 2:03 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Plymouth to London Paddington

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Train trips from Plymouth

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8:14 PM → 6:29 AM
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11:20 PM → 7:18 AM
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