The average train between Newton-le-Willows and Colchester takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Newton-le-Willows 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 Newton-le-Willows and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Newton-le-Willows is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Newton-le-Willows 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.
No, there is no direct train from Newton-le-Willows to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Newton-le-Willows station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Newton-le-Willows to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Newton-le-Willows to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Newton-le-Willows to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Newton-le-Willows and Colchester is 293.1 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a train from Newton-le-Willows to Colchester via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 54m.