The average train between Bury and Colchester takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Bury 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 Bury and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bury is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bury station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Bury to Colchester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bury to Colchester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Colchester station.
The distance between Bury and Colchester is 287.5 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a vehicle from Bury to Colchester via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 9m.
