Dundee to Colchester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dundee and Colchester takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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 38m
Duration: 502 mi
Distance: £217
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain

7h 6m

£169–259

Dundee to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Dundee and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:25 AM → 5:15 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
12:22 PM → 7:15 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:41 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 2:16 PM
7h • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:41 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 2:16 PM
7h • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:41 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 2:16 PM
7h • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:41 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 2:16 PM
7h • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:41 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 2:16 PM
7h • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:41 AM → 1:14 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 2:16 PM
7h • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dundee 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 Dundee, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Dundee to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 6m.

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