The average train between Colchester and Accrington takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Accrington. 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 Colchester and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Accrington at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Accrington? 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 Colchester to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Accrington station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Colchester to Accrington train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Accrington train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Colchester to Accrington train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Accrington is 301.7 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Accrington via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 34m.