The average train between Colchester and Derby takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Derby. 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 Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Derby. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Derby station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Colchester to Derby train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Derby train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Colchester to Derby train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Colchester and Derby is 198.2 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Derby via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 54m.
