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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Darlington takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Darlington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 7m
Duration
286 mi
Distance
£128
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
3h 51m
£103–154

Colchester to Darlington train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Darlington at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 3m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 18m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 36m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 1m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 53m • 3 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Darlington? 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.

Map of how to get from Colchester to Darlington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 285.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Darlington, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Darlington via Stratford, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 51m.

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