The average train between Scarborough and Colchester takes 4h 59m 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.
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 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Colchester station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Scarborough to Colchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Colchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Scarborough to Colchester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Scarborough and Colchester is 279.8 km. The road distance is 455 km.
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.