Wakefield to Colchester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Colchester takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is an hourly train service from Wakefield 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.

3h 25m
Duration: 229 mi
Distance: £101
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 1m

£75–123

Wakefield to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:24 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:13 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:13 AM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:13 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:13 AM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:13 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:13 AM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:13 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:13 AM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:13 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:13 AM
3h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:46 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:13 AM
3h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 1m.

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