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Dumbarton to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumbarton and Colchester takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumbarton 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.

7h 57m
Duration
501 mi
Distance
£214
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
7h 25m
£169–269

Dumbarton to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Dumbarton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia12h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 26m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 32m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 6m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 26m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 32m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 6m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 26m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 32m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 6m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 501.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 25m.

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