Ardrossan to Colchester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ardrossan and Colchester takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrossan 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.

7h 55m
Duration: 484 mi
Distance: £185
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain

7h 9m

£128–272

Ardrossan to Colchester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ardrossan and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:47 PM → 8:17 AM
Arrives next day
9h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:51 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 4:16 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
10:51 AM → 6:19 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 7:33 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:51 AM → 3:16 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
10:51 AM → 6:16 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 7:16 PM
7h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:37 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
12:37 PM → 7:36 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
3:04 PM → 11:11 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
8:32 PM → 8:17 AM
Arrives next day
11h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:51 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 4:16 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
10:51 AM → 6:19 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 7:33 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:51 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 4:16 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
10:51 AM → 6:19 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 7:33 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:51 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 4:16 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
10:51 AM → 6:19 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 7:33 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Colchester via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 9m.

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