Glasgow to Colchester Trains

Glasgow to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Colchester takes 6h 16m 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 16m
Duration: 453 mi
Distance: £167
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

5h 46m

£117–254

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 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:36 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:28 AM → 10:16 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 11:36 AM
6h 3m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:28 AM → 10:16 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 11:36 AM
6h 3m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:28 AM → 10:16 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 11:36 AM
6h 3m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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 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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