Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester by train

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Overview: trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:08 View journey
Last train 22:51 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 4m View journey
Distance (km) 244
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey CA$68.90 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 30m
Train operators 5

From Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester by train. With 36 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 from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester

Ready to book tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Stoke-on-Trent and Colchester typically run CA$68.90.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 4 months in advance.

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Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester departure frequency and train timetable

With 36 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 25 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:48 and the last one is at 22:51. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:08, with the last one at 22:45.

How long does the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 4 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 244 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester trains

Tickets for travel to Colchester along this route are available for purchase 4 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Colchester.

FAQs about the train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester

Want to know more about your journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester is 244 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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