Burton upon Trent to Colchester Trains

Burton upon Trent to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Burton upon Trent and Colchester takes 3h 25m 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.

3h 25m
Duration: 177 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 57m

£62–135

Burton upon Trent to Colchester train times

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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:24 PM → 6:44 PM
3h 19m • 3 changes
3:50 PM → 6:48 PM
2h 58m • 3 changes
4:21 PM → 7:38 PM
3h 17m • 3 changes
4:50 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
6:49 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 57m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
8:53 AM → 11:46 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
6:49 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 57m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
8:53 AM → 11:46 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 53m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 45m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 11:46 AM
2h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:32 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
11:51 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 4:11 PM
3h 20m • 3 changes
1:51 PM → 5:36 PM
3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
6:49 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 57m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
8:53 AM → 11:46 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
6:49 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 57m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
8:53 AM → 11:46 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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