The average train between Colchester and Birmingham takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Birmingham. 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 every 30 minutes between Colchester and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Birmingham station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Colchester to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Colchester to Birmingham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Birmingham is 202.2 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Birmingham New Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 33m.
