Stirling to Colchester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Stirling and Colchester takes 6h 58m 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.

6h 58m
Duration: 480 mi
Distance: £205
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain

6h 27m

£164–245

Stirling to Colchester train times

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 11:53 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:18 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
12h 11m • 3 changes
11:53 PM → 11:13 AM
Arrives next day
11h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:21 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 2:13 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:13 AM → 11:13 AM
10h 59m • 3 changes
5:21 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:13 AM → 11:13 AM
10h 59m • 3 changes
5:21 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:13 AM → 11:13 AM
10h 59m • 3 changes
5:21 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:13 AM → 11:13 AM
10h 59m • 3 changes
5:21 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 12:17 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:13 AM → 11:13 AM
11h • 3 changes
5:21 AM → 12:13 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:14 PM
6h 39m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 1:36 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stirling 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 Stirling, Scotland and Colchester, England?

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 27m.

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