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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Colchester

Showing times and prices for Mar 22

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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Avanti West Coast

05:30AMBirmingham New Street2h51 08:21AMColchester

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Avanti West Coast

06:07AMBirmingham New Street3h03 09:10AMColchester

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Avanti West Coast

06:47AMBirmingham New Street3h16 10:03AMColchester

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Avanti West Coast

07:17AMBirmingham New Street2h30 09:47AMColchester

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Avanti West Coast

07:21AMBirmingham New Street2h54 10:15AMColchester

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Train schedule from Birmingham to Colchester

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 22

Avanti West Coast

05:30AMBirmingham New Street2h51 08:21AMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

06:07AMBirmingham New Street3h03 09:10AMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

06:47AMBirmingham New Street3h16 10:03AMColchester

4 transfers

Avanti West Coast

07:17AMBirmingham New Street2h30 09:47AMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

07:21AMBirmingham New Street2h54 10:15AMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

07:47AMBirmingham New Street3h16 11:03AMColchester

4 transfers

Avanti West Coast

08:21AMBirmingham New Street2h54 11:15AMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

08:47AMBirmingham New Street3h16 12:03PMColchester

4 transfers

Avanti West Coast

09:20AMBirmingham New Street2h55 12:15PMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

09:47AMBirmingham New Street3h16 01:03PMColchester

4 transfers

Avanti West Coast

10:21AMBirmingham New Street2h54 01:15PMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

10:47AMBirmingham New Street3h16 02:03PMColchester

4 transfers

Avanti West Coast

11:21AMBirmingham New Street2h54 02:15PMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

11:47AMBirmingham New Street3h16 03:03PMColchester

4 transfers

Avanti West Coast

12:21PMBirmingham New Street2h53 03:14PMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

12:47PMBirmingham New Street3h16 04:03PMColchester

4 transfers

Avanti West Coast

01:21PMBirmingham New Street2h54 04:15PMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

01:47PMBirmingham New Street3h17 05:04PMColchester

4 transfers

Avanti West Coast

02:20PMBirmingham New Street2h53 05:13PMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

02:47PMBirmingham New Street2h51 05:38PMColchester

4 transfers

Avanti West Coast

02:47PMBirmingham New Street3h27 06:14PMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

03:47PMBirmingham New Street2h51 06:38PMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

04:47PMBirmingham New Street2h59 07:46PMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

05:47PMBirmingham New Street3h02 08:49PMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

06:47PMBirmingham New Street2h59 09:46PMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

07:47PMBirmingham New Street2h53 10:40PMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

08:21PMBirmingham New Street2h54 11:15PMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

09:11PMBirmingham New Street3h04 12:15AMColchester

3 transfers

Avanti West Coast

10:17PMBirmingham New Street8h30 06:47AMColchester

3 transfers

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Fastest train times from Birmingham to Colchester

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Fastest Journey

2 h 30 m

Average

2 h 47 m

Trains per day

Distance

202 km

It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Colchester without transferring at least 3 times.

Avanti West Coast

07:17AMBirmingham New Street2h30 09:47AMColchester

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Avanti West Coast

05:30AMBirmingham New Street2h51 08:21AMColchester

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Avanti West Coast

02:47PMBirmingham New Street2h51 05:38PMColchester

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Avanti West Coast

03:47PMBirmingham New Street2h51 06:38PMColchester

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Avanti West Coast

12:21PMBirmingham New Street2h53 03:14PMColchester

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Overview: Train from Birmingham to Colchester

	Distance	125 miles (202 km)
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Avanti West Coast or Chiltern Railways

Trains from Birmingham to Colchester cover the 125 miles (202 km) long journey with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast or Chiltern Railways. There are direct train services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Colchester.

Train providers: Chiltern Railways from Birmingham to Colchester trains

Find the best route between Birmingham and Colchester with Chiltern Railways. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Chiltern Railways

Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next train to Colchester from Birmingham: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.

Travel Tips: Trains from Birmingham to Colchester

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Colchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Colchester.

The Birmingham to Colchester train distance is approximately 125 miles (202 km).

When departing from Birmingham, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham International. When arriving in Colchester, you can end your route in train stations like Colchester, Colchester Town and Colchester, Hythe Railway Station.

Omio customers book a train from Birmingham New Street to Colchester most frequently for this route.

Passengers board their train most frequently from Birmingham New Street and travel around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the city center to this train station.

Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Colchester and need to travel approximately 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the train station to the city center in Colchester.

For the best Birmingham to Colchester train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast or Chiltern Railways. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Colchester from Birmingham to compare what amenities they may offer.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Birmingham

Colchester

Birmingham New Street is the most popular Birmingham railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Birmingham for your trip to Colchester.

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Address

Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3450774224

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05: 15 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 30 - 23: 00

Public transit options for Birmingham New Street

Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.

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Address

Birmingham Moor Street station, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7UL

Public transit options for Birmingham Moor Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.

Amenities at station

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Parking

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Address

Birmingham International station, Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA

Public transit options for Birmingham International

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.

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