The average train between Scunthorpe and Colchester takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Colchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Scunthorpe to Colchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Scunthorpe to Colchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Colchester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Colchester is 215.2 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Colchester via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 19m.