The average train between Hamilton and Colchester takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton 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 every 2 hours between Hamilton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Hamilton to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Hamilton to Colchester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hamilton and Colchester is 539.1 km. The road distance is 709 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 34m.