Bath to Colchester by train
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Overview: trains from Bath to Colchester
Find the key information for travelling by train from Bath 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.
Discover Bath to Colchester by train
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Train cost between Bath and Colchester: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$527.00, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
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Bath to Colchester departure frequency and train timetable
With 36 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 29 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:02 and the last one is at 22:48. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:43, with the last one at 22:43.
Train travel time and distance from Bath to Colchester
Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 52 minutes. The total distance travelled is 232 kilometres.
When do tickets go on sale between Bath and Colchester?
You can start planning and booking your trip between Bath and Colchester 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
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 Bath to Colchester
Want to know more about your journey from Bath to Colchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Bath and Colchester by train is 232 kilometres.
The cheapest tickets for this route start at US$527.00. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .
You can purchase tickets for this route 5 months in advance.
The fastest travel time is 2 hours and 52 minutes.
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