The average train between Dunfermline and Colchester takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Colchester at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Colchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Dunfermline to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Dunfermline to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Dunfermline to Colchester train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunfermline and Colchester is 545.3 km. The road distance is 741 km.
You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 8m.