The average train between Arbroath and Colchester takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Arbroath 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Arbroath and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Arbroath station and arriving at Colchester station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Arbroath to Colchester train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Arbroath station.
Arbroath to Colchester train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Arbroath to Colchester train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Arbroath and Colchester is 566.9 km. The road distance is 834 km.
You can take a train from Arbroath to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 7m.