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  • Greater AngliaP01245
    11:300h47
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    12:17Colchester station (COL)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Greater AngliaP01263
    13:300h46
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    14:16Colchester station (COL)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Greater AngliaP01254
    12:300h46
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    13:16Colchester station (COL)
    £131One-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

Stratford to Colchester train

from £13
Direct trains available
0h39 average duration
20trains per day
Served by
  • Greater Anglia

London to Colchester train

from £13
Direct trains available
0h46 average duration
11trains per day
Served by
  • Greater Anglia

Birmingham to Colchester train

from £38
Direct trains available
2h59 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • Chiltern Railways
  • Avanti West Coast

Leeds to Colchester train

from £55
Direct trains available
3h48 average duration
12trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Railway
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • Greater Anglia

Edinburgh to Colchester train

from £57
Direct trains available
5h46 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Lumo
  • London North Eastern Railway

Popular trains from Colchester

Colchester to London train

from £8
Direct trains available
0h47 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
  • Elizabeth line
  • Greater Anglia

Colchester to Norwich train

from £11
Direct trains available
0h57 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • Greater Anglia

Colchester to Cambridge train

from £17
Direct trains available
1h51 average duration
4trains per day
Served by
  • Greater Anglia

Colchester to London Gatwick Airport train

from £24
Direct trains available
1h44 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Thameslink
  • Greater Anglia

Colchester to Edinburgh train

from £60
Direct trains available
5h38 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • CrossCountry
  • 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: Greater Anglia to Colchester trainsTravel to Colchester on 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.

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
46m
Cheapest Price
£13
Greater Anglia frequency
11 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

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ColchesterColchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD+44 8450507080WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Colchester from Colchester city centre

Colchester is 1 km from Colchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainClacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street, Clacton-on-Sea - Colchester, Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street, Colchester Town - Colchester, Walton-on-the-Naze - Colchester · 8m · £0.90 · every ~5 min
Bus2A, 68, 87, 53, 53A, 52, 51, X20 · 6m · £2 · every ~31 min

Colchester train station facilities and services

Colchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Colchester.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Colchester. ATMs are available at Colchester.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Colchester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Colchester: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Colchester: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester: 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.

More about Colchester
Colchester TownColchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EFWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Colchester Town from Colchester city centre

Bus43 · 1m · £0.90 · every ~1 min
68, 55, 68A · 1m · £3 · every ~4 min

Colchester Town train station facilities and services

Colchester Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Colchester Town.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Colchester Town.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Colchester Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Colchester Town: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Colchester Town: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester Town: 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.

More about Colchester Town
Hythe (Essex)Hythe station, Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JRParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Hythe (Essex) from Colchester city centre

Hythe (Essex) is 1 km from Colchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainColchester - Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester - Walton-on-the-Naze · 4m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
Bus54 · 7m · £0.90 · every ~11 min
54 · 11m · £3 · every ~11 min

Hythe (Essex) train station facilities and services

Hythe (Essex) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Hythe (Essex): Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Hythe (Essex): Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Hythe (Essex): 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.

More about Hythe (Essex)

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