The average train between Linlithgow and Colchester takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Linlithgow is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Linlithgow to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow station and arriving at Colchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Linlithgow to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Linlithgow to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Linlithgow to Colchester train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Linlithgow and Colchester is 541.6 km. The road distance is 742 km.
You can take a train from Linlithgow to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 56m.