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Glasgow to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Colchester takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 15m
Duration
453 mi
Distance
£203
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 46m
£146–289

Glasgow to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 452.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 46m.

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