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Carlisle to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Colchester takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

5h 30m
Duration
352 mi
Distance
£148
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 34m
£104–222

Carlisle to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 351.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 34m.

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