The average train between Stirling and Colchester takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Stirling 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 Stirling and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Colchester station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Stirling to Colchester train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Colchester train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Stirling to Colchester train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stirling and Colchester is 566.5 km. The road distance is 772 km.
You can take a train from Stirling 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.