St Helens to Colchester Trains

St Helens to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between St Helens and Colchester takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 40m
Duration: 258 mi
Distance: £115
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 27m

£94–159

St Helens to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between St Helens and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

3:21 PM → 7:49 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
4:02 PM → 8:17 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
4:10 PM → 8:46 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
5:03 PM → 9:16 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:38 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
11:39 AM → 4:15 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
1:22 PM → 6:11 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
1:39 PM → 6:15 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
6:13 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:33 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
6:13 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:33 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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 St Helens, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Colchester via Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 27m.

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