Colchester to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Elgin takes 12h 44m 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 44m
Duration: 642 mi
Distance: £281
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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11h 6m

£213–360

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 11:03 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 12h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:42 AM → 5:37 PM
12h 55m • 4 changes
8:43 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 6m • 4 changes
9:12 AM → 7:45 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
11:43 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:30 AM → 7:26 PM
10h 55m • 4 changes
12:30 PM → 10:59 PM
10h 29m • 4 changes
3:06 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
16h 35m • 4 changes
5:30 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
16h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:14 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
11:12 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:14 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
11:12 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:14 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
11:12 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:14 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
11:12 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:14 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
11:12 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Elgin? 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.

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 6m.

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