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The average train between Colchester and Elgin takes 12h 47m and the fastest train takes 10h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 47m
Duration
642 mi
Distance
£281
Average price
Every 4 hours
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 Aberdeentrain train
  4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
11h 1m
£213–360

Colchester to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Colchester and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 12h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 27m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail16h 29m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail15h 6m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail16h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 23m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 41m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 23m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 41m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 23m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 41m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 23m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 41m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail12h 55m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 6m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 33m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 55m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 29m • 4 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Elgin? 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: 641.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 47m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Elgin via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 11h 1m.

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