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The average train between Perth and Colchester takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 51m
Duration
499 mi
Distance
£213
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
7h 6m
£169–267

Perth to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Perth and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 46m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia12h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 17m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 16m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 57m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 17m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 16m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 57m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 17m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 16m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 57m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Perth 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.

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  • Distance: 499.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Perth to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 6m.

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