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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Dundee takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Dundee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 48m
Duration
502 mi
Distance
£217
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train
7h 23m
£170–270

Colchester to Dundee train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Dundee. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Dundee at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h 48m. 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)ScotRail7h 38m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper12h 39m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 43m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 21m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 20m • 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)ScotRail7h 43m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 21m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 20m • 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)ScotRail7h 43m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 21m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Dundee? 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 Dundee.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 501.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Dundee via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 23m.

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