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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Colchester
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€71
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€125
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 15 m
Trains on Sep 18
6
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Colchester will cost around €125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €71.
It's difficult to get from Bristol to Colchester without transferring at least 2 times.
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P012459:00 AM3h17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:17 PMColchester station (COL)€711One-way2 transfers- G14898+P01241+C378418:30 AM3h16Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:46 AMColchester station (COL)€771One-way2 transfers
- G14897+C37803+P669428:00 AM3h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:13 AMColchester station (COL)€1081One-way2 transfers
- G15041+
G01062+C37849+P012418:33 AM3h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:46 AMColchester station (COL)€1541One-way3 transfers - G15042+G00854+C37884+C046529:00 AM3h14Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:14 PMColchester station (COL)€1541One-way3 transfers
- G15041+G01062+C37849+P012418:33 AM3h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:46 AMColchester station (COL)€1541One-way3 transfers
- G14897+C37803+P669428:00 AM3h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:13 AMColchester station (COL)€1081One-way2 transfers
- G15042+G00854+C37884+C046529:00 AM3h14Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:14 PMColchester station (COL)€1541One-way3 transfers
- G14898+P01241+C378418:30 AM3h16Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:46 AMColchester station (COL)€771One-way2 transfers
- W34472+C37893+P012459:00 AM3h17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:17 PMColchester station (COL)€711One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, while a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 246 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€49 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Colchester:
A bus is €0.60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Colchester costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
Live departures
Bristol to Colchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Colchester trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G14897+C37803+P66942 | 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h13 | 11:13 AM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G66721+W35169+C38186+P01236 | On time 8:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h19 | 11:20 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| G14898+C37841+P01241 | On time 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h16 | 11:46 AM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G01062+G15041+C37849+P01241 | On time 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h13 | 11:46 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| W34472+C37893+P01245 | On time 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h17 | 12:17 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G15062 · W35223+C37909+C04627 | On time 9:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h29 | 12:37 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| G14899+C37926+P01250 | 9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h16 | 12:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G01064+W35432+C37942+P01341 | 9:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h31 | 1:04 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| W34477+C37536+P66950 | On time 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h13 | 1:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G14900+C37601+P01259 | 10:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h16 | 1:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G00869_G01067+W35178+C37601+P01259 | 10:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h13 | 1:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| G14901+C38047+C04655 | 11:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h13 | 2:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G15066 · W35227+C38069+C04630 | On time 11:18 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h19 | 2:37 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| G14902+C37695+P01268 | 11:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h16 | 2:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G01069+G15045+C37695+P01268 | 11:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h13 | 2:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| G14903+C37722+C04658 | 12:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h14 | 3:14 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| W34490+C38154+P01277 | On time 12:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h16 | 3:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G01073+G15046+C38161+P01277 | 12:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h14 | 3:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| W34493+C38189+P66964 | On time 1:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h13 | 4:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G15220 · G15047+C38195+P01280 | 1:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h07 | 4:16 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| G14904+C37851+P01285 | 1:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h15 | 4:45 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| W34498+C37895+P66980 | On time 2:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h11 | 5:11 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G15522 · W35187+C37911+P01288 | 2:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h08 | 5:17 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| G14905+C37952+P66984 | 2:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 5:39 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G01080+W35188+C37952+P66984 | On time 2:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h06 | 5:39 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| G14906+C38007+P66988 | 3:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h15 | 6:15 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G15074 · W35236+C38063+P66990 | 3:16 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h21 | 6:37 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| G14907+C37671+P67240 | 3:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h14 | 6:44 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G14908+C37741+P66993 | 4:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h15 | 7:15 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G14908+C38128+P66993 | 4:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h15 | 7:15 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G15525 · W35194+C37766+P01307 | 4:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h11 | 7:19 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| W34510+C38183+P66997 | On time 4:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h08 | 7:38 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G01083+W35435+C38197+P67151 | On time 4:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h12 | 7:45 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| W34513+C37863+P67000 | On time 5:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h13 | 8:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G15224 · W35196+C37438+P01313 | 5:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h08 | 8:16 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| G14909+C37905+P01318 | 5:29 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h19 | 8:48 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G00723+W35198+C37494+P01318 | On time 5:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h15 | 8:48 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| G14910+C37532+P01321 | 6:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h16 | 9:16 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| W34519+C37985+P67263 | On time 6:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h16 | 9:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G00730+G15050+C37993+P67263 | On time 6:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h14 | 9:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| G14911+C38025+P67008 | On time 7:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h13 | 10:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| W34523+C37674+P67268 | 7:30 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h16 | 10:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| G00735+W35202+C37674+P67268 | On time 7:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h13 | 10:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| G14912+C38101+P67010 | On time 8:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h13 | 11:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Colchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Colchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:42, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 3:42 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 5 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Colchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Colchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Colchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Colchester
Most Bristol to Colchester trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester station pair, with some services arriving at Hythe (Essex). Use this guide to compare Bristol and Colchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Which Colchester station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Colchester from Colchester city centre
Colchester is 1 km from Colchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Colchester train station facilities and services
Colchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Colchester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester. ATMs are available at Colchester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Colchester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Colchester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Colchester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Hythe (Essex) from Colchester city centre
Hythe (Essex) is 1 km from Colchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Hythe (Essex) train station facilities and services
Hythe (Essex) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hythe (Essex): Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hythe (Essex): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hythe (Essex): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Colchester Town from Colchester city centre
Colchester Town train station facilities and services
Colchester Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Colchester Town.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester Town.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Colchester Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Colchester Town: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Colchester Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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