The average train between Shrewsbury and Colchester takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Colchester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Shrewsbury to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Colchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Colchester is 264.8 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Colchester via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 39m.
