The average train between Scotland and Colchester takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. There is an hourly train service 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 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h. 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 Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Scotland to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Scotland to Colchester train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Colchester is 633.9 km. The road distance is 789 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 26m.
