Rotherham to Colchester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Colchester takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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.

4h 11m
Duration: 221 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 18m

£60–125

Rotherham to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:19 PM → 11:13 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
8:19 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
3h 46m • 3 changes
10:20 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
8h 9m • 3 changes
11:39 PM → 8:13 AM
Arrives next day
8h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 54m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
10:18 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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.

What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Colchester via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 18m.

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