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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Dunbar takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester to Dunbar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 2m
Duration
415 mi
Distance
£181
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain train
  3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain train
5h 44m
£145–235

Colchester to Dunbar train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Colchester and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express9h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 51m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 33m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 51m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 33m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 51m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 33m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 51m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 33m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 51m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 33m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Dunbar? 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.

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  • Distance: 415 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Dunbar via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 44m.

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