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Aberdeen to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Colchester takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 49m
Duration
572 mi
Distance
£219
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
7h 57m
£166–322

Aberdeen to Colchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 571.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 57m.

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