The average train between Colchester and Ormskirk takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Ormskirk. 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 Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Ormskirk station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Colchester to Ormskirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Ormskirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Colchester to Ormskirk train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Ormskirk is 315.8 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Ormskirk via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 46m.