Train Durham to Colchester from £118 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Colchester takes 4h 20m 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 20m
Duration: 307 mi
Distance: £118
Average price: Hourly
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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

£100–161

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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

11:40 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
1:40 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
2:40 PM → 6:46 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:39 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 2:11 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 4:11 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 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 Tuesday, May 5, 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

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.

Map of how to get from Durham to Colchester.

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Distance: 307 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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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