Dumbarton to Colchester Trains

Dumbarton to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumbarton and Colchester takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumbarton 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.

7h 59m
Duration: 501 mi
Distance: £214
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best

Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain

7h 26m

£169–268

Dumbarton to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Dumbarton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

11:39 PM → 11:13 AM
Arrives next day
11h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:10 AM → 1:36 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:10 AM → 1:36 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:10 AM → 1:36 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumbarton 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.

What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 26m.

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