The average train between Dumbarton and Colchester takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Dumbarton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Dumbarton to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Dumbarton to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Dumbarton to Colchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumbarton and Colchester is 575.7 km. The road distance is 752 km.
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Colchester via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 6m.