The average train between Burton upon Trent and Colchester takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Burton upon Trent 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.
Trains run hourly between Burton upon Trent and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burton upon Trent is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Burton upon Trent to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Burton upon Trent station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Burton upon Trent to Colchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Tamworth station.
Burton upon Trent to Colchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Burton upon Trent to Colchester train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Burton upon Trent and Colchester is 200.9 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Colchester via Tamworth, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 54m.