The average train between Scotland and Colchester takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland 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 Scotland and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Scotland to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Scotland to Colchester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Colchester is 633.9 km. The road distance is 728 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 49m.