The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Colchester takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 36m • 2 changes


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2h 53m • 2 changes


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3h 15m • 2 changes


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2h 59m • 2 changes


2h 55m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Colchester is 243.3 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 41m.