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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Elgin takes 12h 48m and the fastest train takes 10h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 48m
Duration
641 mi
Distance
£276
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
  4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
11h 1m
£221–401

Colchester to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Colchester and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 12h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Elgin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 641.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 48m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a train from Colchester to Elgin via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 11h 1m.

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