The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Colchester station (COL)
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Colchester station (COL) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Colchester station (COL) will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bristol Parkway (BPW) for Colchester station (COL) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
09:563h08Bristol Parkway (BPW)13:04Colchester station (COL)£471One-way0 changes
16:283h05Bristol Parkway (BPW)19:33Colchester station (COL)£501One-way0 changes
11:552h51Bristol Parkway (BPW)14:46Colchester station (COL)£1031One-way0 changes
11:552h51Bristol Parkway (BPW)14:46Colchester station (COL)£1031One-way0 changes
16:283h05Bristol Parkway (BPW)19:33Colchester station (COL)£501One-way0 changes
09:563h08Bristol Parkway (BPW)13:04Colchester station (COL)£471One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Colchester station (COL)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Colchester station (COL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 241 km
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£53 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Colchester station (COL) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Colchester station (COL) trains for today, Sunday 29 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:34 Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 2h42 | 12:16 Colchester station (COL) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Colchester station (COL)
Trains from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Colchester station (COL) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 09:28, the last at 18:27. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 09:28 |
Last train 18:27 |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Colchester station (COL) trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol Parkway (BPW) and Colchester station (COL) from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Colchester station (COL) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Parkway (BPW) to Colchester station (COL) 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 station (COL), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

