Edinburgh to Colchester Trains

Edinburgh to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Colchester takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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.

5h 56m
Duration: 445 mi
Distance: £188
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 20m

£158–220

Edinburgh to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:00 PM → 7:47 AM
Arrives next day
12h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:55 AM → 2:36 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:11 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:36 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 36m • 3 changes
5:50 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:36 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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