Train Colchester to Durham from £118 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Durham takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 18m
Duration: 307 mi
Distance: £118
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...

4h 26m

£97–165

Colchester to Durham train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Durham. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Durham at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

8:09 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:41 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:41 AM → 9:18 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Durham? 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 Colchester to Durham.

Launch map view

Distance: 307.4 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Durham via Stratford, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 26m.

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