The average train between Colchester and Edinburgh takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Colchester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Colchester to Edinburgh train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Edinburgh is 525.3 km. The road distance is 715 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Edinburgh Waverley via Stratford, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 31m.
