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Trip Overview

The average train between Dundee and Colchester takes 7h 42m 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 42m
Duration
502 mi
Distance
£217
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dundee 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 3m
£169–270

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 10:49 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 55m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 51m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 12m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia12h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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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 39m • 3 changes

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

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 37m • 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 32m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 39m • 3 changes

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

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 37m • 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 32m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 39m • 3 changes

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

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 37m • 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.

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  • Distance: 501.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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 3m.

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