The train between Sunderland and Colchester takes 4h 24m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Sunderland and Colchester. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 24m.
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Colchester station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Sunderland to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Colchester is 367.9 km. The road distance is 434 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 24m.