The average train between Dundee and Colchester takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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 hourly between Dundee and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Colchester station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Dundee to Colchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Colchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Dundee to Colchester train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Colchester is 568.2 km. The road distance is 807 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 3m.