Colchester to Assen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Assen takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester to Assen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 14m
Duration: 848 km
Distance: €181
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Amsterdam

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Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assentrain

8h 51m

€112–250

Colchester to Assen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Colchester and Assen. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Assen at 3:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:00 PM → 10:55 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
11:40 PM → 3:55 PM
Arrives next day
15h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:00 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
2:00 PM → 10:55 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
5:00 PM → 7:55 AM
Arrives next day
13h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:41 AM → 1:55 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 3:55 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
2:00 PM → 10:55 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:41 AM → 1:55 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 3:55 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
2:00 PM → 10:55 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:41 AM → 1:55 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 3:55 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
2:00 PM → 10:55 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:41 AM → 1:55 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 3:55 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
2:00 PM → 10:55 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:41 AM → 1:55 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 3:55 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 6:55 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
2:00 PM → 10:55 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Assen? 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 Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Colchester to Assen via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam, Station Zuid, and Amsterdam Zuid in around 8h 51m.

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