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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Colchester takes 8h 48m 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 48m
Duration
572 mi
Distance
£248
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
8h 5m
£185–315

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 9:35 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 19m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 7m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 21m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 19m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 7m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 21m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 19m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 7m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 21m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 19m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 7m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 21m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 56m • 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.

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 571.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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 8h 5m.

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