Train Clitheroe to Colchester from £125 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Clitheroe and Colchester takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Clitheroe 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.

5h 38m
Duration: 272 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Hourly
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£105–190

Clitheroe to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Clitheroe and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clitheroe is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1:22 PM → 6:19 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
2:22 PM → 7:18 PM
4h 56m • 4 changes
3:22 PM → 8:16 PM
4h 54m • 4 changes
4:25 PM → 9:16 PM
4h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 59m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 55m • 4 changes
7:21 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 56m • 4 changes
8:22 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 59m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 55m • 4 changes
7:21 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 56m • 4 changes
8:22 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 55m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 55m • 4 changes
7:23 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 53m • 4 changes
8:22 AM → 1:17 PM
4h 55m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Clitheroe 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.

Map of how to get from Clitheroe to Colchester.

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Distance: 272.3 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Clitheroe, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Clitheroe to Colchester via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h.

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