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Outbound fromBristol Temple Meads to Colchester by train
It takes an average of 4h 6m to travel from Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester by train, over a distance of around 152 miles (245 km). There are normally 77 trains per day travelling from Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester and tickets for this journey start from £37.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:30 | |
| Departure station | Bristol Temple Meads | |
| Arrival station | Colchester | |
| Journey time | From 2h 54m | |
| Distance | 152 miles (245 km) | |
| Frequency | 77 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £37.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway |
Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester in 2 hours 54 minutes
If you want to travel from Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester by train to take around 4 hours 6 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 54 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 77 trains per day running on this route, which spans 152 miles (245 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Colchester. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester start from £37.50 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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