Durham to Colchester Trains

Durham to Colchester trains

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The average train between Durham and Colchester takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.

4h 22m
Duration: 307 mi
Distance: £133
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

3h 52m

£112–160

Durham to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

10:11 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
8h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:13 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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 Durham, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Durham to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 52m.

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