Darwen to Colchester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Darwen and Colchester takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Darwen to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 54m
Duration: 258 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 28m

£92–155

Darwen to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Darwen and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darwen is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

11:12 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
9h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:26 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 37m • 4 changes
6:55 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 25m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 20m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:26 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 37m • 4 changes
6:55 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 25m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 20m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:26 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 37m • 4 changes
6:55 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 25m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 20m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:26 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 37m • 4 changes
6:55 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 25m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 20m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 19m • 4 changes
6:55 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 21m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 20m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:56 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 19m • 4 changes
12:57 PM → 6:11 PM
5h 14m • 4 changes
2:57 PM → 7:43 PM
4h 46m • 4 changes
4:57 PM → 10:11 PM
5h 14m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darwen to Colchester? 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 Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Darwen to Colchester via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 28m.

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