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Carnoustie to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carnoustie and Colchester takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Carnoustie 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.

8h 53m
Duration
512 mi
Distance
£221
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
7h 42m
£171–279

Carnoustie to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Carnoustie and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnoustie is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Dundee and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 25m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 17m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 27m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 25m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 17m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 27m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 25m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 17m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 27m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 25m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 17m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 27m • 4 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 44m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carnoustie to Colchester? 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: 512.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Carnoustie, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Carnoustie to Colchester via Dundee, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 42m.

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