The average train between Burnley and Colchester takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 hourly between Burnley and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Colchester station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Burnley to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Burnley to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Colchester is 299 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Colchester via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 39m.