The average train between Darwen and Colchester takes 4h 53m 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.
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 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Darwen to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Darwen station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Darwen to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Darwen to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Darwen to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Darwen and Colchester is 302.9 km. The road distance is 415 km.
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 25m.
