The average train between Nottingham and Colchester takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Colchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Nottingham to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Nottingham to Colchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Nottingham and Colchester is 182.8 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Colchester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 46m.
