Train York to Colchester from £96 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between York and Colchester takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York 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 19m
Duration: 241 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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2h 54m

£74–139

York to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between York and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

9:30 PM → 12:59 AM
Arrives next day
3h 29m • 2 changes
10:59 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
7h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York 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.

Map of how to get from York to Colchester.

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Distance: 241.2 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between York, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from York to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 54m.

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