Scarborough to Colchester Trains

Scarborough to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scarborough and Colchester takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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.

4h 56m

Duration

283 mi

Distance

£122

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Scarborough to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Scarborough and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:53 PM → 7:18 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
3:53 PM → 8:13 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
4:53 PM → 9:13 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
5:54 PM → 10:13 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:44 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:44 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:44 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scarborough 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 Scarborough, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Scarborough to Colchester via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 56m.

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