Colchester to Edinburgh train from $37 (€33) with London North Eastern Railway

Cheap train tickets from Colchester to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Dec 11

Cheapest

$83

Average

$121

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

07:18AM7h58

Colchester

03:16PMEdinburgh

$831One-way

0 transfers

07:22AM7h54

Colchester

03:16PMEdinburgh

$881One-way

0 transfers

08:18AM6h58

Colchester

03:16PMEdinburgh

$1291One-way

0 transfers

05:14AM6h09

Colchester

11:23AMEdinburgh

$1841One-way

0 transfers

Colchester to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
London North Eastern Railway	07:22AM Colchester	7h54	03:16PM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway	07:18AM Colchester	7h58	03:16PM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway	05:14AM Colchester	6h09	11:23AM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern Railway	08:18AM Colchester	6h58	03:16PM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Colchester to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Dec 11

Fastest Journey

6 h 9 m

Average

7 h 14 m

Trains per day

Distance

525 km

Of the 4 trains that leave Colchester for Edinburgh every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

05:14AM6h09

Colchester

11:23AMEdinburgh

$1841One-way

0 transfers

08:18AM6h58

Colchester

03:16PMEdinburgh

$1291One-way

0 transfers

07:22AM7h54

Colchester

03:16PMEdinburgh

$881One-way

0 transfers

07:18AM7h58

Colchester

03:16PMEdinburgh

$831One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Colchester to Edinburgh

Trains from Colchester to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $83 (€74) but you can travel from only $37 (€33) 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 $37 (€33)

Distance

326 miles (525 km)

Average train duration

6h 44m

Cheapest ticket price

$83 (€74)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

5h 40m

First train

01:29

Last train

18:33

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $37 (€33)

Train companies: East Coast, Lumo and Abellio Greater Anglia from Colchester to Edinburgh trains

Buy your official East Coast, Lumo and Abellio Greater Anglia train tickets to Edinburgh from Colchester from $64 (€57) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

Train information from Colchester to Edinburgh with East Coast:

Average Duration: 5 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $64

Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.

Train information from Colchester to Edinburgh with Lumo:

Average Duration: 6 h 8 min
Cheapest Price: $137

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 Edinburgh with Abellio Greater Anglia:

Average Duration: 5 h 38 min
Cheapest Price: $338
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Colchester to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from Colchester to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.

Cheap train tickets from Colchester to Edinburgh can start from as little as $83 (€74) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Colchester to Edinburgh is $129 (€115); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Colchester to Edinburgh train travel time is 5 h 40 min for the 326 mile (525 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Colchester to Edinburgh leaves at 1: 29 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Colchester to Edinburgh leaves at 6: 33 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from Colchester to Edinburgh which require at least one change with LNER, Lumo or Abellio Greater Anglia. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Colchester to Edinburgh train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with LNER, Lumo or Abellio Greater Anglia. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Colchester to Edinburgh to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 33 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Colchester to Edinburgh is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Edinburgh from Colchester including taking a train, bus or flight.