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Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International13:003h08Colchester station (COL)16:08Nottingham station (NOT)£531One-way2 changes- W70887+P01267+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International12:303h20Colchester station (COL)15:50Nottingham station (NOT)£531One-way2 changes
- W70893+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+P0127613:303h20Colchester station (COL)16:50Nottingham station (NOT)£531One-way2 changes
- C21556+P66656+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International12:023h06Colchester station (COL)15:08Nottingham station (NOT)£531One-way2 changes
- C21556+P66656+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International12:023h06Colchester station (COL)15:08Nottingham station (NOT)£531One-way2 changes
- W70890+P01271+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International13:003h08Colchester station (COL)16:08Nottingham station (NOT)£531One-way2 changes
- W70887+P01267+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International12:303h20Colchester station (COL)15:50Nottingham station (NOT)£531One-way2 changes
- W70893+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+P0127613:303h20Colchester station (COL)16:50Nottingham station (NOT)£531One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Colchester to Nottingham
The cheapest option from Colchester to Nottingham is coach, with an average price of £50. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Nottingham among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Distance: 183 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£77 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest option |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest option 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Colchester to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| C21556+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+P66656 | 12:02 Colchester station (COL) | 3h06 | 15:08 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Colchester to Nottingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Colchester to Nottingham, including direct trains, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 183 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 183 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Lowest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 4:38 |
Last train 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Colchester to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Colchester and Nottingham from £30. 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 Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Colchester and Nottingham
Most Colchester to Nottingham trains use the Colchester to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Colchester and Nottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Colchester station do trains to Nottingham leave from?
Getting to Colchester from Colchester city centre
Colchester is 1 km from Colchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Colchester train station facilities and services
Colchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Colchester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester. ATMs are available at Colchester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Colchester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Colchester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Colchester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester: 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.
Getting to Colchester Town from Colchester city centre
Colchester Town train station facilities and services
Colchester Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Colchester Town.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester Town.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Colchester Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Colchester Town: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Colchester Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester Town: 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Hythe (Essex) from Colchester city centre
Hythe (Essex) is 1 km from Colchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Hythe (Essex) train station facilities and services
Hythe (Essex) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hythe (Essex): Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hythe (Essex): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hythe (Essex): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, 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.
Which Nottingham station do trains from Colchester arrive at?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, 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: Yes.
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