The average train between Holyhead and Colchester takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 5 times a day between Holyhead and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Holyhead to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Holyhead to Colchester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Holyhead and Colchester is 405.9 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 58m.