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Edinburgh to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Colchester takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours 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 54m
Duration
444 mi
Distance
£166
Average price
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Frequency

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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 17m
£140–226

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 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 444.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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, Moorgate station, Liverpool Street Station, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 17m.

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