Sale to Colchester Trains

Sale to Colchester trains

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The average train between Sale and Colchester takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale 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 12m
Duration: 242 mi
Distance: £109
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 55m

£88–145

Sale to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Sale and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
6:48 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 11:03 AM
4h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:48 AM → 8:48 AM
8h • 3 changes
6:03 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
6:48 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:48 AM → 8:46 AM
7h 58m • 3 changes
6:03 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
6:18 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:48 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:48 AM → 2:11 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sale 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 Sale, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a vehicle from Dane Road to Colchester via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 55m.

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