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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Swansea (SWA)

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23

train journeys
per day

207

miles (334 kms)

4hrs 20 mins

fastest journey

04:43 / 23:29

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Swansea (SWA)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Swansea , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Swansea is approximately 207 miles (334 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 5 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Swansea.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Swansea. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 20 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Swansea Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:43
    4 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    09:33
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:06
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:08
    4 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:08
    4 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:03
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    13:32
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:03
    4 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    14:29
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:01
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    15:31
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:01
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:01
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    17:30
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:01
    4 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    18:33
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:33
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    19:22
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:11
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    19:31
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:42
    4 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    20:18
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:12
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    20:32
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:33
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    21:19
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:04
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    21:34
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:33
    4 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    22:17
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:12
    4 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    22:33
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:03
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    23:43
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:02
    4 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    00:44
    Colchester
    Swansea
    Colchester to Swansea

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Swansea Station

Station name Swansea (SWA)
Address Swansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 20:00
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Swansea

The travel time between Colchester and Swansea by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 20 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Swansea vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:29.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Swansea can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Swansea. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Swansea.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Swansea, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.