Plymouth to Colchester by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Plymouth to Colchester
Find the key information for travelling by train from Plymouth to Colchester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Going from Plymouth to Colchester by train
About to set off from Plymouth to Colchester by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.
Train cost between Plymouth and Colchester
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: AU$296.38
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:
Finding cheap train tickets
Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:
Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)
Travel with a budget train operator
Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively
Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)
Select a non-flexible fare
Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares
Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.
And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.
Train times for travel between Plymouth and Colchester
If you are taking the train from Plymouth to Colchester, you will have 39 trains each day (with a departure every 16 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:50. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:55. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:27, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:20.
How long does the train from Plymouth to Colchester take?
The shortest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 42 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 390 kilometres.
Booking time frame: Plymouth to Colchester trains
Tickets for travel to Colchester along this route are available for purchase 3 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.
Maximising your travels to Colchester
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Colchester.
FAQs about the train journey from Plymouth to Colchester
Want to know more about your journey from Plymouth to Colchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train route from Plymouth to Colchester covers 390 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route is AU$296.38. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .
You can purchase tickets for this journey 3 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey takes 4 hours and 42 minutes.
Other train journeys from Plymouth
- From Plymouth to Birmingham From AU$70.81
- From Plymouth to Truro From AU$21.17
- From Plymouth to London From AU$84.68
- From Plymouth to Edinburgh From AU$137.97
- From Plymouth to Bristol From AU$56.94
- From Plymouth to Taunton From AU$32.85
- From Plymouth to York From AU$110.23
- From Plymouth to Leeds From AU$140.89
- From Plymouth to Manchester From AU$115.34
- From Plymouth to Reading From AU$123.37
- From Plymouth to Leicester From AU$140.16
- From Plymouth to Derby From AU$111.69
- From Plymouth to Crewe From AU$134.32
- From Plymouth to Bath From AU$69.35
- From Plymouth to Westbury From AU$56.94
Other train journeys to Colchester
- From London to Colchester From AU$20.44
- From Norwich to Colchester From AU$29.93
- From Chelmsford to Colchester From AU$21.19
- From Peterborough to Colchester From AU$51.83
- From Stowmarket to Colchester From AU$26.44
- From Sheffield to Colchester From AU$303.68
- From Doncaster to Colchester From AU$114.61
- From Cambridge to Colchester From AU$47.45
- From Ipswich to Colchester From AU$16.14
- From Great Yarmouth to Colchester From AU$116.80
- From Witham to Colchester From AU$15.55
- From Edinburgh to Colchester From AU$535.09
- From Shenfield to Colchester From AU$28.77
- From Birmingham to Colchester From AU$105.85
- From York to Colchester From AU$186.88
Other train journeys from Colchester
- From Colchester to Norwich From AU$27.01
- From Colchester to London From AU$20.44
- From Colchester to Ipswich From AU$16.14
- From Colchester to Birmingham From AU$72.27
- From Colchester to Peterborough From AU$51.10
- From Colchester to Doncaster From AU$162.06
- From Colchester to York From AU$571.59
- From Colchester to Great Yarmouth From AU$62.05
- From Colchester to Chelmsford From AU$21.19
- From Colchester to Leeds From AU$176.66
- From Colchester to Witham From AU$15.55
- From Colchester to Edinburgh From AU$637.29
230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators
