The average train between Whitby and Colchester takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Whitby 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 twice a week between Whitby and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 10:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Colchester station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Whitby to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Whitby to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Whitby and Colchester is 306.1 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Colchester via Darlington, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h.
