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The cheapest and fastest trains from Colchester to Scarborough
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£162
Average price
£162
Fastest journey
4 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
280 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colchester to Scarborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Scarborough will cost around £162 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £162.
Fast trains
To travel from Colchester to Scarborough you need to make at least 4 changes.
06:145h26
Colchester11:40Scarborough
£1621One-way
4 changes
07:015h39
Colchester12:40Scarborough
£1621One-way
4 changes
08:095h33
Colchester13:42Scarborough
£1621One-way
4 changes
09:015h39
Colchester14:40Scarborough
£1621One-way
4 changes
10:005h40
Colchester15:40Scarborough
£1621One-way
4 changes
06:434h16
Colchester10:59Scarborough
£1861One-way
4 changes
07:374h22
Colchester11:59Scarborough
£1861One-way
4 changes
05:354h24
Colchester09:59Scarborough
£1861One-way
4 changes
16:344h25
Colchester20:59Scarborough
£1861One-way
4 changes
09:334h26
Colchester13:59Scarborough
£1861One-way
4 changes
Live departures
Colchester to Scarborough train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 19:42
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:35 Colchester | 4h24 | 09:59 Scarborough | 4 changes | |
| 06:14 Colchester | 5h26 | 11:40 Scarborough | 4 changes | |
| 06:43 Colchester | 4h16 | 10:59 Scarborough | 4 changes | |
| 07:01 Colchester | 5h39 | 12:40 Scarborough | 4 changes | |
| 07:37 Colchester | 4h22 | 11:59 Scarborough | 4 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Colchester to Scarborough
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Colchester to Scarborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £94 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 280 km |
Average train duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £94 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 42m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 17:48 |
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
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Colchester to Scarborough trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Colchester and Scarborough from £94. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Abellio Greater Anglia
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 19m
Cheapest Price
£52
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Colchester to Scarborough train
FAQs: Travel by train from Colchester to Scarborough 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 Scarborough.
The train distance from Colchester to Scarborough is 280 km.
Booking trains from Colchester to Scarborough in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Colchester to Scarborough covers a distance of 280 km and takes approximately 5h 42m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Colchester to Scarborough can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £94, while the average price tends to be around £94.
The first train from Colchester to Scarborough leaves at 5:48.
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Scarborough is by train, costing approximately £94.
The train station in Colchester that goes to Scarborough is Colchester station (COL), and it arrives at Scarborough station (SCA).
The last train from Colchester to Scarborough departs at 17:48.
Trains from Colchester to Scarborough run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Colchester to Scarborough.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Colchester to Scarborough.
Yes, you can take the train from Colchester to Scarborough.
There is no night train service from Colchester to Scarborough.
To travel from Colchester to Scarborough, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Colchester and Scarborough
Colchester
Scarborough
The major train station for departures in Colchester is Colchester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Colchester for your trip from Colchester to Scarborough.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:30 - 21:00 Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Dry cleaner Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Premium Bays
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Colchester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop by main station entrance
The major train station for arrivals in Scarborough is Scarborough. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Scarborough for your journey to Scarborough from Colchester.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3. The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Scarborough
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up /Drop off at the service bus stops on the main road outside of the station
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