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Falkirk to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Falkirk and Colchester takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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.

6h 44m
Duration
469 mi
Distance
£201
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston 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
6h 10m
£162–248

Falkirk to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Falkirk and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia11h 5m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 37m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 53m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia10h 45m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 37m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 53m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia10h 45m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 37m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 53m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Falkirk 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 Falkirk to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 468.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 10m.

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