The average train between Sunderland and Colchester takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Colchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Sunderland to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Sunderland to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Colchester is 367.9 km. The road distance is 535 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Colchester via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 25m.
