The average train between Penrith and Colchester takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 every 2 hours between Penrith and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Penrith to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Penrith to Colchester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Penrith and Colchester is 393.1 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 26m.