4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Colchester
Cheapest price
£89
Average price
£108
Fastest journey
5 h 46 m
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
525 km
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Colchester will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
To travel from Edinburgh to Colchester you need to make at least 2 changes.
G25682+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+
C046288:266h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:47Colchester Town (CET)£891One-way2 changes
G08180+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+P012598:005h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)13:46Colchester station (COL)£1061One-way2 changes- G08186+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+P012689:005h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:46Colchester station (COL)£1061One-way2 changes
- C02006+P67125 · P017779:306h31Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)16:01Colchester station (COL)£1061One-way2 changes
- G80049+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+P0127710:005h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:46Colchester station (COL)£1151One-way2 changes
- G80049+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+P0127710:005h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:46Colchester station (COL)£1151One-way2 changes
- G08180+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+P012598:005h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)13:46Colchester station (COL)£1061One-way2 changes
- G08186+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+P012689:005h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:46Colchester station (COL)£1061One-way2 changes
- G25682+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+P012638:265h50Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:16Colchester station (COL)£1241One-way2 changes
- G25682+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+C046288:266h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:47Colchester Town (CET)£891One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Edinburgh to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 525 km
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£92 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Colchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Colchester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 7 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G08180+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+P01259 | 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h46 | 13:46 Colchester station (COL) | 2 changes | |
| G25682+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+P01263 | 8:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h50 | 14:16 Colchester station (COL) | 2 changes | |
| G25682+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+C04628 | 8:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h21 | 14:47 Colchester Town (CET) | 2 changes | |
| G08186+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+P01268 | 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h46 | 14:46 Colchester station (COL) | 2 changes | |
| C02006+P67125 · P01777 | 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h31 | 16:01 Colchester station (COL) | 2 changes | |
| G80049+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+P01277 | 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h46 | 15:46 Colchester station (COL) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Colchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Colchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:42, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 525 km distance in 5h 46m.
Distance 525 km |
Average train duration 5h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 46m |
First train 3:42 |
Last train 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo from Edinburgh to Colchester trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo trains will get you between Edinburgh and Colchester from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Colchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Colchester 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 Colchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Colchester
Most Edinburgh to Colchester trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Colchester station pair, with some services arriving at Colchester Town. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Colchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Slateford from Edinburgh city centre
Slateford is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Slateford train station facilities and services
Slateford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Slateford.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Slateford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Slateford: Bike Parking.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), 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 Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, 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.
Which Colchester station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
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.
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