Train Sale to Colchester from £111 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Sale and Colchester takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is an hourly train service 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 11m
Duration: 242 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 55m

£95–168

Sale to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Sale and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

12:02 PM → 3:46 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
12:17 PM → 4:17 PM
4h • 3 changes
1:02 PM → 4:46 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
1:17 PM → 5:16 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 44m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
7:02 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 11m • 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.

Map of how to get from Sale to Colchester.

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Distance: 242.5 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

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

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