The average train between Southampton and Colchester takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southampton 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 every 30 minutes between Southampton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Colchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Southampton to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Southampton to Colchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southampton and Colchester is 194 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 29m.
