The average train between Paisley and Colchester takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley 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 Paisley and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Paisley to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Paisley to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Paisley to Colchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paisley and Colchester is 560.6 km. The road distance is 740 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Colchester via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 35m.