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Accrington to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Colchester takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington 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.

4h 54m
Duration
279 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 25m
£88–195

Accrington to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 279.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Colchester via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 25m.

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