The average train between Leuchars and Colchester takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuchars 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 Leuchars and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuchars is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Leuchars to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Leuchars station and arriving at Colchester station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Leuchars to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leuchars station.
Leuchars to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Leuchars to Colchester train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Leuchars and Colchester is 556.9 km. The road distance is 794 km.
You can take a train from Leuchars to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 51m.