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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Colchester

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

LNER

05:48AMEdinburgh5h58 11:46AMColchester

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LNER

06:24AMEdinburgh5h51 12:15PMColchester

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LNER

06:55AMEdinburgh5h50 12:45PMColchester

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LNER

07:30AMEdinburgh5h45 01:15PMColchester

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LNER

08:30AMEdinburgh5h45 02:15PMColchester

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Train schedule from Edinburgh to Colchester

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LNER

05:48AMEdinburgh5h58 11:46AMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

06:24AMEdinburgh5h51 12:15PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

06:55AMEdinburgh5h50 12:45PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

07:30AMEdinburgh5h45 01:15PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

08:30AMEdinburgh5h45 02:15PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

09:00AMEdinburgh5h47 02:47PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

09:30AMEdinburgh5h45 03:15PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

10:00AMEdinburgh5h45 03:45PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

10:31AMEdinburgh5h44 04:15PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

11:00AMEdinburgh5h46 04:46PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

11:30AMEdinburgh5h45 05:15PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

12:30PMEdinburgh5h45 06:15PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

01:00PMEdinburgh5h45 06:45PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

01:30PMEdinburgh5h45 07:15PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

02:00PMEdinburgh6h05 08:05PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

02:30PMEdinburgh5h45 08:15PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

03:30PMEdinburgh5h45 09:15PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

04:30PMEdinburgh5h45 10:15PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

05:00PMEdinburgh6h15 11:15PMColchester

3 transfers

LNER

05:30PMEdinburgh6h11 11:41PMColchester

3 transfers

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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Colchester

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Fastest Journey

5 h 44 m

Average

5 h 44 m

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Distance

525 km

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

LNER

10:31AMEdinburgh5h44 04:15PMColchester

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LNER

07:30AMEdinburgh5h45 01:15PMColchester

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08:30AMEdinburgh5h45 02:15PMColchester

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09:30AMEdinburgh5h45 03:15PMColchester

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10:00AMEdinburgh5h45 03:45PMColchester

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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Colchester

	Distance	326 miles (525 km)
	Train frequency	24 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	London North Eastern Railway

Trains from Edinburgh to Colchester cover the 326 miles (525 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 59 min with our travel partners like London North Eastern Railway. Normally, there are 24 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Colchester.

Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Colchester.

The train distance from Edinburgh to Colchester is around 326 miles (525 km).

While the time it takes to travel 326 miles (525 km) from Edinburgh to Colchester can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Edinburgh to Colchester train journey time is on average 5 h 59 min.

When departing from Edinburgh, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Edinburgh Waverley, Haymarket and Edinburgh Gateway. 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Colchester most frequently for this route.

You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Edinburgh Waverley, located approximately 0.4 miles (660 m) from the city center of Edinburgh. The most popular arrival train station in Colchester, called Colchester, is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from its city center.

When taking a train from Edinburgh to Colchester, you can count on London North Eastern Railway for the best way to get you to Colchester. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Colchester from Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

On average, there are 24 trains a day from Edinburgh to Colchester. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

The earliest train departing from Edinburgh to Colchester leaves at 5: 40 AM. The last train departing from Edinburgh to Colchester leaves at 7: 36 PM. You can find the latest Edinburgh to Colchester train schedule on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Edinburgh

Colchester

Edinburgh Waverley is the most popular Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh for your trip to Colchester.

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Address

Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3450774224, +44 1315573508

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59 | Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59

Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley

Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.

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Address

Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY

Public transit options for Haymarket

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station

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Address

Edinburgh Gateway station, 1 Myreton Drive, Gogar, Lothian, EH12 9GF

Public transit options for Edinburgh Gateway

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station

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Address

Edinburgh Park station, Cultins Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH11 4DF

Public transit options for Edinburgh Park

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate

Amenities at station

Accessibility

Address

Edinburgh EH1 3EG, UK

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