The average train between Mansfield and Colchester takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Mansfield 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 Mansfield and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mansfield is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Mansfield to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Mansfield station and arriving at Colchester station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Mansfield to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Mansfield station.
Mansfield to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Mansfield to Colchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Mansfield and Colchester is 198.5 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Mansfield to Colchester via Nottingham, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 49m.