The average train between Colchester and York takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to York. 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 30 minutes between Colchester and York. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:00 PM which arrives into York at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to York. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at York station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Colchester to York train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to York train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at York station.
Book your Colchester to York train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and York is 265.8 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to York via Stratford, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 58m.
