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Birmingham to Colchester (Station) trains

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The average train between Birmingham and Colchester (Station) takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Colchester (Station). 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 14m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  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 27m
£60–129

Birmingham to Colchester (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Colchester (Station). 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 (Station) at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 29m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 29m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 29m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 29m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 41m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Colchester (Station)? 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: 166.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Colchester (Station), 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 27m.

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