Carlisle to Colchester Trains

Carlisle to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Colchester takes 5h 29m 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 29m
Duration: 352 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

4h 35m

£93–199

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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:48 PM → 6:46 AM
Arrives next day
10h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:17 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
3:00 AM → 9:13 AM
6h 12m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:17 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 9:13 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:17 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 9:13 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:17 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 9:13 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:17 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 9:13 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 10:16 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:13 AM
6h 28m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 9:13 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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