The average train between Middlesbrough and Colchester takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Colchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Middlesbrough to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Colchester is 330.9 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Colchester via Darlington, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 24m.
