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The average train between Colchester and Derby takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.

3h 4m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 55m
£82–125

Colchester to Derby train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Colchester and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Derby? 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.

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  • Distance: 181.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

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 55m.

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