What is the cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Colchester is to train and fly which costs £50 - £130 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Falkirk to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Colchester is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Colchester?

The distance between Falkirk and Colchester is 472 miles. The road distance is 405.4 miles.

How do I travel from Falkirk to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £140 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Falkirk to Colchester?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Falkirk to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Colchester train from?

Falkirk to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.

Where does the Falkirk to Colchester train arrive?

Falkirk to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Falkirk to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Colchester is 405 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Falkirk to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Falkirk to Colchester?

Book your Falkirk to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 965+ hotels available in Colchester.

Falkirk to Colchester - 11 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Falkirk to Colchester by train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 12m
£142–242
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
4h 26m
£45–139
Drive 403 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Colchestercar 403 mi
7h 18m
£99–143
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
4h 14m
£51–128
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
8h
£121–245
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Peterboroughtrain
4. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
12h 23m
£226–363
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 18m
£118–284
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 25m
£112–290
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 49m
£118–316
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 49m
£88–200
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 56m
£86–191

Falkirk to Colchester by train and subway

200Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

£142Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Falkirk to Colchester.

Launch map view

Distance: 468.9 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 12m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.