The average train between Dumbarton and Colchester takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 2m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Dumbarton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 11:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 3:39 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton station and arriving at Colchester station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Dumbarton to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
Dumbarton to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Dumbarton to Colchester train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dumbarton and Colchester is 575.7 km. The road distance is 756 km.
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 9h 16m.
