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Ardrossan to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ardrossan and Colchester takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrossan 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
484 mi
Distance
£185
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
7h 9m
£128–282

Ardrossan to Colchester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ardrossan and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Colchester at 3:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 26m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 43m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 28m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 26m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 43m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 28m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 26m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 43m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 28m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 25m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 44m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 25m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 59m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 59m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 7m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia11h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 26m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 43m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 28m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 17m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan 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.

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  • Distance: 483.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Colchester via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 9m.

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