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Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Colchester takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington 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.

5h 29m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Accrington to Leedstrain train
  2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
4h 49m
£101–158

Accrington to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 2m • 3 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 1m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Accrington 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 Accrington to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Accrington to Colchester via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 49m.

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