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Colchester to Edinburgh Waverley Station trains

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The average train between Colchester and Edinburgh Waverley Station takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Edinburgh Waverley Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 50m
Duration
444 mi
Distance
£191
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 26m
£157–230

Colchester to Edinburgh Waverley Station train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Edinburgh Waverley Station. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Waverley Station at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 26m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 56m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 30m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Edinburgh Waverley Station? 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: 443.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland?

You can take a train from Colchester to Edinburgh Waverley via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 26m.

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