Leuchars to Colchester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leuchars and Colchester takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuchars 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.

7h 30m
Duration: 494 mi
Distance: £213
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Leuchars to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain

6h 53m

£167–254

Leuchars to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Leuchars and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuchars is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 PM → 12:59 AM
Arrives next day
7h 22m • 3 changes
7:01 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
11h 27m • 3 changes
10:44 PM → 11:13 AM
Arrives next day
12h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:14 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 2:13 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:49 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 5:15 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
11:33 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 7:15 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leuchars 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 Leuchars, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Leuchars to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 53m.

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