The average train between Ormskirk and Colchester takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ormskirk is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Ormskirk to Colchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Ormskirk to Colchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Ormskirk to Colchester train tickets online with Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ormskirk and Colchester is 315.8 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Ormskirk to Colchester via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 41m.