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The average train between Derby and Colchester takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Derby to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 45m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 41m
£84–123

Derby to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 7m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 47m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 45m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 2m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 47m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 45m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 2m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 47m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 45m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 2m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 47m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 45m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 2m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 47m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 45m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 20m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Colchester? 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.

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  • Distance: 181.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Derby to Colchester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 41m.

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