The average train between Colchester and Berwick-upon-Tweed takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Berwick-upon-Tweed. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Colchester and Berwick-upon-Tweed. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Berwick-upon-Tweed at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Berwick-upon-Tweed. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Berwick-upon-Tweed station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Colchester to Berwick-upon-Tweed train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Berwick-upon-Tweed train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Berwick-upon-Tweed station.
Book your Colchester to Berwick-upon-Tweed train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Berwick-upon-Tweed is 471.6 km. The road distance is 623 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Berwick-upon-Tweed via Stratford, Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 59m.