The average train between Kirkcaldy and Colchester takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkcaldy 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.
Trains run hourly between Kirkcaldy and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Colchester station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Kirkcaldy to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Colchester train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Colchester is 539.7 km. The road distance is 755 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 24m.