From Glasgow to Colchester by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Glasgow to Colchester by train. With 27 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Glasgow and Colchester

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$196.30, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Glasgow to Colchester train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 04:28.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:40.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 04:26.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:48.

  • 27 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 39 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Glasgow to Colchester

The swiftest journey time on this route is 6 hours and 6 minutes, crossing a total distance of 556 kilometres.

How far in advance Glasgow and Colchester tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Glasgow and Colchester are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Glasgow to Colchester

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Glasgow and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Colchester city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Glasgow to Colchester by train?

The total distance between Glasgow and Colchester by train is 556 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Glasgow to Colchester?

The cheapest fare on this route is CA$196.30. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Glasgow to Colchester?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 months before the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Glasgow to Colchester by train?

The shortest trip is 6 hours and 6 minutes.