The average train between Runcorn and Colchester takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Runcorn to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Runcorn to Colchester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Runcorn and Colchester is 293.8 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 10m.