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Outbound fromColchester to York by train
It takes an average of 4h 38m to travel from Colchester to York by train, over a distance of around 164 miles (265 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Colchester to York and tickets for this journey start from £55.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:00 | |
| Departure station | Colchester | |
| Arrival station | York | |
| Journey time | From 3h 12m | |
| Distance | 164 miles (265 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £55.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Colchester to York by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Colchester to York? Look no further.
You'll usually find 6 trains per day running between Colchester and York, which usually take 4 hours 38 minutes to complete the 164 miles (265 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 12 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to York by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Colchester to York start from £55.10 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to York? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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