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Abellio Greater AngliaY09549
21:300h46
London Liverpool Street (LST)
22:16Colchester station (COL)
£161One-way
0 changes
Abellio Greater AngliaY09297
09:380h58
London Liverpool Street (LST)
10:36Colchester station (COL)
£221One-way
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Abellio Greater AngliaY09343
20:380h58
London Liverpool Street (LST)
21:36Colchester station (COL)
£241One-way
0 changes

How to Get to Colchester by Train

Colchester is located in Essex, England and has two train stations - Colchester Town and Colchester North. Trains run between the two if needed. With regular trains from London arriving approximately every 20 minutes, getting into the city from London is easy. The stations are served by Greater Anglia Trains and run on the Great Eastern Main Line. Colchester Town train station also has a bus station less than a five minute walk away for onward travel. Both train stations have taxis available to bring you into the centre of town. From Colchester North a coach runs to the airport.

Colchester

Colchester is an old English city with close links to its Roman history. Colchester Castle is built on a site popular with the Emperor Claudius and dates back to the eleventh century. The city itself was once famed for clock making and there is a clock museum dedicated to this antique art. Colchester also offers its seafood platter restaurants - mussels, oysters, and shellfish collected by families who have dedicated many generations to harvesting the produce from the local waters. Cafes here offer both European and British cuisine. For an easy sightseeing journey around the city, open top buses are available.

Popular trains to and from Colchester

Popular trains to Colchester

Norwich to Colchester train

from £9
Direct trains available
0h56 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • Abellio Greater Anglia

Stratford to Colchester train

from £11
Direct trains available
0h39 average duration
16trains per day
Served by
  • Abellio Greater Anglia

London to Colchester train

from £13
Direct trains available
0h46 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
  • Abellio Greater Anglia

Birmingham to Colchester train

from £26
Direct trains available
2h59 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Chiltern Railways

Bristol to Colchester train

from £28
Direct trains available
3h07 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • Great Western Rail

Popular trains from Colchester

Colchester to Norwich train

from £9
Direct trains available
0h56 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • Abellio Greater Anglia

Colchester to London train

from £13
Direct trains available
0h45 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
  • Abellio Greater Anglia

Colchester to York train

from £32
Direct trains available
3h22 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • LNER
  • Abellio Greater Anglia

Colchester to Leicester train

from £35
Direct trains available
2h35 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • Abellio Greater Anglia
  • East Midlands Trains

Colchester to Edinburgh train

from £60
Direct trains available
5h40 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • LNER
  • Lumo
  • Abellio Greater Anglia

How to Get to Colchester by Train

Colchester is located in Essex, England and has two train stations - Colchester Town and Colchester North. Trains run between the two if needed. With regular trains from London arriving approximately every 20 minutes, getting into the city from London is easy. The stations are served by Greater Anglia Trains and run on the Great Eastern Main Line. Colchester Town train station also has a bus station less than a five minute walk away for onward travel. Both train stations have taxis available to bring you into the centre of town. From Colchester North a coach runs to the airport.

Colchester

Colchester is an old English city with close links to its Roman history. Colchester Castle is built on a site popular with the Emperor Claudius and dates back to the eleventh century. The city itself was once famed for clock making and there is a clock museum dedicated to this antique art. Colchester also offers its seafood platter restaurants - mussels, oysters, and shellfish collected by families who have dedicated many generations to harvesting the produce from the local waters. Cafes here offer both European and British cuisine. For an easy sightseeing journey around the city, open top buses are available.

Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia to Colchester trainsTravel to Colchester on Abellio Greater Anglia trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Abellio Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
£11
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
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station information and facilities

Train stations in Colchester

ColchesterWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:30 - 21:00 Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent Dry cleaner Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium Bays
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all platforms. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 4
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Situated by the South entrance, and in the main car park by the North entrance. A secure 134-space cycle compound is also available (key fob required, speak to station staff for availability).
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Colchester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop by main station entrance
Colchester TownWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:15 Saturday 07:00 - 18:45 Sunday Closed
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: There is a Council managed car park behind the station
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets are located alongside the ticket office and only open when the station is staffed.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Within station, forecourt and on platform
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
Public transport options for Colchester Town
  • Onward travel information: Colchester Town Station is around 5 minutes walk from Colchester Bus Station
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Town Railway Station Bus Stops (stop B) for planned rail replacement only.
Hythe (Essex)ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Hythe station, Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JR
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platforms
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Hythe (Essex)
  • Onward travel information: Local Colchester Town service Buses stop near station
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus services stop at station entrance adjacent to level crossing

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