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Trip Overview

The average train between St Ives (Cornwall) and Colchester takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives (Cornwall) 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.

8h 14m
Duration
357 mi
Distance
£187
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

St Ives (Cornwall) to Colchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between St Ives (Cornwall) and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives (Cornwall) is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Colchester at 2:03 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 53m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia17h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 7m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 8m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 50m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 56m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 56m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 56m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 56m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 56m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 1m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Ives (Cornwall) 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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  • Distance: 356.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between St Ives (Cornwall), England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Colchester via St Erth, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 7h 27m.

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