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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Aberdeen (ABD)

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15

train journeys
per day

381

miles (614 kms)

8hrs 10 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Aberdeen (ABD)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Aberdeen , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Aberdeen is approximately 381 miles (614 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 10hrs 43 mins.

ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Aberdeen.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Aberdeen. The fastest journey time on this route takes 8hrs 10 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Aberdeen Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:40
    8 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    13:50
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:35
    9 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    15:57
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:08
    8 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    17:06
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:03
    8 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    17:55
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:33
    9 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    19:04
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:43
    9 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    20:09
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:30
    9 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    20:44
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:30
    8 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    21:13
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:30
    8 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    21:55
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:30
    8 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    23:11
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:43
    9 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    00:09
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:33
    13 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    07:40
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:43
    13 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    08:12
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:03
    13 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    13:02
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:22
    21 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    20:44
    Colchester
    Aberdeen
    Colchester to Aberdeen

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Aberdeen Station

Station name Aberdeen (ABD)
Address Aberdeen station, Guild Street, Union Square, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB11 6LX
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 21:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:00
Sunday 08:45 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Available
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Aberdeen

The travel time between Colchester and Aberdeen by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 10hrs 43 mins & the fastest journey takes 8hrs 10 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Aberdeen vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Aberdeen can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Aberdeen. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Aberdeen.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Aberdeen, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.