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Southampton to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Colchester takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service 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.

2h 56m
Duration
135 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 27m
£62–147

Southampton to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 134.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 27m.

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