The average train between Falkirk and Colchester takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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 Falkirk and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 53m • 3 changes



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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Colchester station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Falkirk to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Falkirk to Colchester train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Falkirk and Colchester is 550.5 km. The road distance is 755 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 11m.