Darlington to Colchester by train

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Overview: trains from Darlington to Colchester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Darlington 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 05:17 View journey
Last train 23:26 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 50m View journey
Distance (km) 335
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey US$114.00 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 48m
Train operators 6

Discover Darlington to Colchester by train

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Train travel between Darlington and Colchester: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Darlington to Colchester:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$114.00

  • 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.

The distance between Darlington and Colchester is 335 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.