Trains from Edinburgh to Colchester

Edinburgh to Colchester train information

Which train company can I use?

There are many rail companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you can see the trains from Edinburgh in Scotland to Colchester in England as well as the rail company for this route.

How long is the train?

There are 326 miles from Edinburgh to Colchester. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Colchester from Edinburgh, and it’s also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the cost of the train can change.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Colchester train tickets

Edinburgh - Colchester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Edinburgh to Colchester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Colchester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Edinburgh and Colchester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Colchester to Edinburgh and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Edinburgh - Colchester train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Edinburgh Colchester train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can calculate how many trips you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the railcard cost, for instance £30, your savings on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Edinburgh Colchester ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. It will take you about 2 trips from Colchester to Edinburgh (one way journey) with your railcard to break even.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey