Aberdeen to Colchester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Colchester takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen 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.

8h 40m
Duration: 572 mi
Distance: £247
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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7h 59m

£185–304

Aberdeen to Colchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:44 PM → 9:15 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
3:08 PM → 11:16 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
10:11 PM → 11:13 AM
Arrives next day
13h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:16 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 3:17 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:13 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:16 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 3:17 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:13 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:16 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 3:17 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:13 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:16 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 3:17 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:13 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:16 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 3:17 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:13 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:16 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 3:16 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:14 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 59m.

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