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It takes an average of 6h 3m to travel from Warrington to Colchester by train, over a distance of around 179 miles (288 km). There are normally 49 trains per day travelling from Warrington to Colchester and tickets for this journey start from £73.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:59 | |
| Departure station | Warrington | |
| Arrival station | Colchester | |
| Journey time | From 3h 21m | |
| Distance | 179 miles (288 km) | |
| Frequency | 49 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £73.50 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Warrington to Colchester in 3 hours 21 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Warrington to Colchester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 3 minutes to travel the 179 miles (288 km) from Warrington to Colchester by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 49 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Colchester. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Warrington to Colchester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £73.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Colchester by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
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3. Use a Railcard
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5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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