Nottingham to Colchester by train
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Overview: trains from Nottingham to Colchester
Find the key information for travelling by train from Nottingham 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.
Taking the train from Nottingham to Colchester
Ready to book a trip from Nottingham to Colchester by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.
Train cost for travel between Nottingham 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 US$138.00, 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.
Nottingham to Colchester daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Colchester on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 66 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
04:56: departure of first train Monday-Friday
21:40: departure of last train Monday-Friday
05:05: departure of first train on weekends
23:10: departure of last train on weekends
Every 12 minutes: frequency of train departures
Average train travel time and distance from Nottingham to Colchester
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 9 minutes, spanning 182 kilometres in total.
When are tickets between Nottingham and Colchester available for purchase?
Tickets for trains between Nottingham and Colchester can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.
Maximising your travels to Colchester
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Colchester.
FAQs about the train journey from Nottingham to Colchester
Want to know more about your journey from Nottingham to Colchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train route from Nottingham to Colchester covers 182 kilometres.
The lowest price available on this route is US$138.00. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .
You can purchase tickets for this route 5 months in advance.
The fastest travel time is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
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