The average train between Rouen and Colchester takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Rouen 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 hourly between Rouen and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 56m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Rouen 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite station and arriving at Colchester station via Paris St Lazare station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Rouen to Colchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Rouen and Colchester is 272.3 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Colchester via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 55m.