Colchester to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Elgin takes 12h 44m 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 44m
Duration: 642 mi
Distance: £276
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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11h 6m

£213–350

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 11:03 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 12h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:03 PM → 3:11 PM
Arrives next day
16h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:14 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
11:12 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:14 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
11:12 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:14 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
11:12 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:14 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
11:12 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:14 AM → 5:37 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 41m • 4 changes
11:12 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:42 AM → 5:37 PM
12h 55m • 4 changes
8:43 AM → 6:49 PM
10h 6m • 4 changes
9:12 AM → 7:45 PM
10h 33m • 4 changes
11:43 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 2m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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 6m.

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