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The average train between Edinburgh and Colchester takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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.

5h 56m
Duration
445 mi
Distance
£188
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 18m
£158–220

Edinburgh to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 36m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 47m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 36m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 47m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 36m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 47m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 36m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 47m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 36m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 46m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 41m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 11m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 45m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 36m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 47m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 36m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

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  • Distance: 444.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Holborn station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 18m.

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