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Birmingham to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Colchester takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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.

3h 12m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 28m
£61–131

Birmingham to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 28m.

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