The average train between Colchester and Sheffield takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Sheffield station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Colchester to Sheffield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Sheffield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Colchester to Sheffield train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Colchester and Sheffield is 230.6 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Sheffield via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 32m.