The average train between Windsor and Colchester takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Windsor 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 Windsor and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windsor is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Slough and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 6m • 2 changes
2h 13m • 2 changes
1h 57m • 2 changes
1h 48m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Windsor to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Windsor station and arriving at Colchester station via Liverpool Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Windsor to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Slough station.
Windsor to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Windsor to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Windsor and Colchester is 113.1 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Windsor & Eton Central to Colchester via Slough, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 3m.
