Is there a direct train from Darlington to Colchester?

The journey between Darlington and Colchester usually involves one change of train. We usually find at least one departure on the route from Darlington to Colchester every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Darlington to Colchester?

The Darlington to Colchester train travel takes about 3 hours and 50 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Darlington to Colchester train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Colchester leaving Darlington at around 05:17 and the last train leaving at around 23:26.At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Darlington at around 05:18, with the final departure at 21:05.

Darlington to Colchester by train

First train

05:17
Last train

23:26

Avg changes

1
Fastest journey

3hr 50m

Distance

335 kilometres
Trains per day

45

Avg. journey time

4hr 48m
Train operators

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Train travel between Darlington and Colchester: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Darlington to Colchester:

Cheapest tickets: £85.34
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Train timetable for travel between Darlington and Colchester

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Darlington to Colchester by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

First daily departure (weekday): 05:17
Last daily departure (weekday): 23:26
First daily departure (weekend): 05:18
Last daily departure (weekend): 21:05
Average number of daily trains: 45 trains
Frequency of train departures: every 26 minutes

Average train travel time from Darlington to Colchester

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 50 minutes, travelling a total distance of 335 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Darlington and Colchester?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Darlington and Colchester 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Further insights on trains from Darlington to Colchester

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Colchester city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Darlington to Colchester

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

How far is Darlington to Colchester by train?

The distance between Darlington and Colchester is 335 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Darlington to Colchester?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at £85.34. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

How far in advance can I book my Darlington to Colchester train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 3 months in advance.

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

The fastest journey time is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Colchester to Darlington by train

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