Colchester to Birmingham train from $18 (€16) with Avanti West Coast

Cheap train tickets from Colchester to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Dec 04

Cheapest

$93

Average

$96

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

Cheapest

L68596

08:34AM3h22

Colchester station (COL)

11:56AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$931One-way

2 transfers

Cheapest

L68683

08:31AM3h17

Colchester station (COL)

11:48AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$931One-way

2 transfers

L68678

08:02AM2h54

Colchester station (COL)

10:56AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$1001One-way

2 transfers

Colchester to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Avanti West Coast L68678	08:02AM Colchester station (COL)	2h54	10:56AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 transfers
Avanti West Coast L68683	08:31AM Colchester station (COL)	3h17	11:48AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 transfers
Avanti West Coast L68596	08:34AM Colchester station (COL)	3h22	11:56AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 transfers
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Fastest train times from Colchester to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Dec 04

Fastest Journey

2 h 54 m

Average

3 h 11 m

Trains per day

Distance

202 km

It's difficult to get from Colchester to Birmingham without transferring at least 2 times.

Fastest

L68678

08:02AM2h54

Colchester station (COL)

10:56AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$1001One-way

2 transfers

L68683

08:31AM3h17

Colchester station (COL)

11:48AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$931One-way

2 transfers

L68596

08:34AM3h22

Colchester station (COL)

11:56AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)

$931One-way

2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Colchester to Birmingham

Trains from Colchester to Birmingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€40) but you can travel from only $18 (€16) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $18 (€16)

Distance

125 miles (202 km)

Average train duration

3h 40m

Cheapest ticket price

$45 (€40)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 54m

First train

03:50

Last train

21:46

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $18 (€16)

Train providers: Virgin Trains, Chiltern Railways and West Midlands Trains from Colchester to Birmingham trains

Buy your official Virgin Trains, Chiltern Railways and West Midlands Trains train tickets to Birmingham from Colchester from $49 (€43) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Colchester to Birmingham train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $49

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 from Colchester to Birmingham: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance.

Train information from Colchester to Birmingham with Chiltern Railways:

Average Duration: 4 h
Cheapest Price: $86

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Train information from Colchester to Birmingham with Abellio Greater Anglia:

Average Duration: 2 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: $94
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Colchester to Birmingham

FAQs: Travel by train from Colchester to Birmingham 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 Colchester to Birmingham.

Cheap train tickets from Colchester to Birmingham can start from as little as $45 (€40) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Colchester to Birmingham is $86 (€76); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Colchester to Birmingham is 2 h 54 min to travel the 125 mile (202 km) long journey, with around there are 5 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Colchester to Birmingham leaves at 3: 50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Colchester to Birmingham leaves at 9: 46 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from Colchester to Birmingham which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or Abellio Greater Anglia. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

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

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 46 PM.

A trip to Birmingham from Colchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 54 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Colchester to Birmingham by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Colchester and Birmingham including taking a train or bus.