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Derbyshire to Colchester trains

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The average train between Derbyshire and Colchester takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Derbyshire 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.

3h 58m
Duration
198 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 37m
£89–138

Derbyshire to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Derbyshire and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derbyshire is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 39m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 36m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 39m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 36m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 39m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 36m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derbyshire 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.

Map of how to get from Derbyshire to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Derbyshire, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Matlock to Colchester via Derby, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 37m.

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