The average train between Colchester and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Colchester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Colchester and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 530.7 km. The road distance is 726 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Edinburgh Airport via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway, and Edinburgh Gateway in around 6h.