Sheffield to Colchester Trains

Sheffield to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sheffield and Colchester takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield 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.

3h 18m
Duration: 217 mi
Distance: £121
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 13m

£100–146

Sheffield to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:35 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:46 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:46 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:22 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:17 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:17 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:17 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:17 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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