The average train between Carlisle and Colchester takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Carlisle to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Carlisle to Colchester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Colchester is 420.1 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 36m.