Colchester to Arbroath Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Arbroath takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester to Arbroath. 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 36m
Duration: 518 mi
Distance: £226
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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7h 41m

£172–270

Colchester to Arbroath train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Colchester and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:01 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 6:00 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 7:14 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
12:43 PM → 8:13 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:41 AM → 12:54 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 4:04 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:41 AM → 12:54 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 4:04 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:41 AM → 12:54 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 4:04 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:41 AM → 12:54 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 4:04 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:42 AM → 12:54 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 5:03 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:30 AM → 4:07 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 5:39 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 6:33 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
12:30 PM → 8:08 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Arbroath? 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.

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Arbroath via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 41m.

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