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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Aberdeen takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 26m
Duration
572 mi
Distance
£217
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
8h 39m
£165–321

Colchester to Aberdeen train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 571.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Aberdeen via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 39m.

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