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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Montrose takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester to Montrose. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 52m
Duration
532 mi
Distance
£231
Average price
Every 2 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 Montrosetrain train
7h 57m
£177–290

Colchester to Montrose train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Colchester and Montrose. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Montrose at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 8h 52m. 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 49m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper13h 18m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 46m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 4m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 16m • 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)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 46m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 4m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 16m • 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)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 46m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 4m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 46m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 4m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 46m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 4m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 531.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Montrose via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 57m.

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