The average train between South Shields and Colchester takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from South Shields 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 every 30 minutes between South Shields and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station 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 South Shields to Colchester. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Colchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
South Shields to Colchester train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Colchester train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Colchester station.
The distance between South Shields and Colchester is 378.7 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Colchester via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 29m.
