Arbroath to Colchester Trains

Arbroath to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Arbroath and Colchester takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Arbroath 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.

7h 54m
Duration: 518 mi
Distance: £224
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain

7h 14m

£173–281

Arbroath to Colchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Arbroath and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:59 PM → 9:16 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 10:13 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
3:50 PM → 11:13 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
5:03 PM → 12:59 AM
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7h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:49 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 4:13 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:49 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 4:13 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:49 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 4:13 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:49 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 4:13 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 4:16 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Arbroath to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 14m.

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Arbroath to Colchester train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:59 PM → 9:16 PM

2:54 PM → 10:13 PM

3:50 PM → 11:13 PM

5:03 PM → 12:59 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:49 AM → 2:16 PM

8:01 AM → 3:17 PM

8:50 AM → 4:13 PM

9:14 AM → 4:16 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:49 AM → 2:16 PM

8:01 AM → 3:17 PM

8:50 AM → 4:13 PM

9:14 AM → 4:16 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:49 AM → 2:16 PM

8:01 AM → 3:17 PM

8:50 AM → 4:13 PM

9:14 AM → 4:16 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:49 AM → 2:16 PM

8:01 AM → 3:17 PM

8:50 AM → 4:13 PM

9:14 AM → 4:16 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley

Train trips from Arbroath

Train trips to Colchester

Alternative transport options

5:03 PM → 12:59 AM
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