The average train between Colchester and Prestatyn takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Prestatyn. 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 every 2 hours between Colchester and Prestatyn. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Prestatyn at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Prestatyn. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Prestatyn station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Colchester to Prestatyn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Prestatyn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Prestatyn station.
Book your Colchester to Prestatyn train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Prestatyn is 332.6 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Prestatyn via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Chester in around 4h 49m.