Cheap Train Tickets from Birmingham to Colchester
For a train from Birmingham to Colchester, you’ll get fares as low as £13.00 by purchasing advance tickets, with an average fare of approximately £33.75. To ensure the most cost-effective train journey, it is advisable to book in advance and avoid peak times. For more options regarding cheap train tickets, please check our train ticket calendar.
Birmingham to Colchester Live Train Timetable
Check out trains from Birmingham to Colchester today (27 Jun 2024) using our timetable below, including train times, live train status, departure/arrival stations, duration, train operators, and other journey details. You can view the full day or a different day train timetable here.
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Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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16:15 Birmingham Moor Street | 20:13 Colchester | On time | 3h 58m | Chiltern Railways | Find tickets | |
16:17 Birmingham New Street | 19:19 Colchester | On time | 3h 2m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
16:21 Birmingham New Street | 19:38 Colchester | On time | 3h 17m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
16:45 Birmingham Moor Street | 20:36 Colchester | On time | 3h 51m | Chiltern Railways | Find tickets | |
16:47 Birmingham New Street | 19:45 Colchester | On time | 2h 58m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
17:15 Birmingham Moor Street | 21:16 Colchester | On time | 4h 1m | Chiltern Railways | Find tickets | |
17:17 Birmingham New Street | 20:16 Colchester | On time | 2h 59m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
17:45 Birmingham Moor Street | 21:46 Colchester | On time | 4h 1m | Chiltern Railways | Find tickets | |
17:47 Birmingham New Street | 20:48 Colchester | On time | 3h 1m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
18:15 Birmingham Moor Street | 22:16 Colchester | On time | 4h 1m | Chiltern Railways | Find tickets |
Birmingham to Colchester Train Journey Information
Experience seamless journey planning from Birmingham to Colchester. Explore the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and pricing options to optimise your trip.
First train | 05:15 |
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Last train | 23:11 |
Departure station | Birmingham |
Arrival station | Colchester |
Distance | 125KM |
Journey time | From 2h 58m |
Price | From £13.00 |
Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth line, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry |
Birmingham to Colchester Train Travel Guide
Travelling by train from Birmingham to Colchester provides passengers with a convenient and efficient way to commute or explore, ensuring that they arrive on time. For a smooth travel experience, please check out our Train Journey Planner.
Plan Your Train Journey
The train from Birmingham to Colchester takes approximately 2h 58m. The first train departs at 05:15 and the last train leaves at 23:11. 71 trains run daily from Birmingham to Colchester. Use our Train Journey Planner and Timetable for more details.
Book Cheap Train Tickets
Train tickets from Birmingham to Colchester are available with Split Ticket and Advance tickets. The average fare is around £33.75, while the cheapest fare is £13.00. Besides, you can book cheap tickets on off-peak time, which usually begin at 09:30.(Intercity Off-Peak times: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00) . Accurate ticket prices vary depending on the time of day, route, and class selected.
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