The cheapest and fastest trains from Colchester to Bishop Auckland
Cheapest price
£169
Average price
£169
Fastest journey
4 h 58 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colchester to Bishop Auckland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Bishop Auckland will cost around £169 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £169.
To travel from Colchester to Bishop Auckland you need to make at least 3 changes.










Live departures
Colchester to Bishop Auckland train times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to Bishop Auckland trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:30 Colchester | 4h48 | 14:18 Bishop Auckland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 11:18 Colchester | 4h59 | 16:17 Bishop Auckland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 13:17 Colchester | 5h00 | 18:17 Bishop Auckland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 15:17 Colchester | 5h01 | 20:18 Bishop Auckland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 17:17 Colchester | 13h51 | 07:08 Bishop Auckland | 3 changes | |
![]() | 00:17 Colchester | 10h02 | 10:19 Bishop Auckland | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Colchester to Bishop Auckland
Trains from Colchester to Bishop Auckland run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £172 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 352 km distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 352 km |
Average train duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £172 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 48m |
First train 00:17 |
Last train 19:20 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Colchester to Bishop Auckland trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Colchester and Bishop Auckland from £172. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Colchester to Bishop Auckland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester to Bishop Auckland by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bishop Auckland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Colchester and Bishop Auckland
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:30 - 21:00 Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Dry cleaner Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bays
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all platforms. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Situated by the South entrance, and in the main car park by the North entrance. A secure 134-space cycle compound is also available (key fob required, speak to station staff for availability).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop by main station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 12:2513:00 - 16:25 Saturday 08:50 - 12:2513:00 - 16:25 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, There is step free access onto the platform. Kerb from car park to station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in station car park
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