The average train between Wales and Colchester takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Colchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Wales to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Wales to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Wales to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Wales and Colchester is 218.6 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Colchester via Retford, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 31m.