Sunderland to Colchester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Colchester takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. 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.

4h 59m
Duration: 332 mi
Distance: £146
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 23m

£120–179

Sunderland to Colchester train times

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 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:19 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
10:14 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
11:14 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
12:14 PM → 5:15 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:31 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
8:19 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland, England and Colchester, England?

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 23m.

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