The average train between Winchester and Colchester takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Winchester 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 Winchester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winchester is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Winchester station and arriving at Colchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Winchester to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Winchester station.
Winchester to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Winchester and Colchester is 179.1 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Winchester to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 9m.
