The average train between Whitehaven and Colchester takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitehaven 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 every 2 hours between Whitehaven and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitehaven is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven station and arriving at Colchester station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Whitehaven to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.
Whitehaven to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Whitehaven to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Whitehaven and Colchester is 420.3 km. The road distance is 629 km.
You can take a train from Whitehaven to Colchester via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 10m.