Trains to Colchester

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09:17Colchester station (COL)
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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.

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 providers: Abellio Greater Anglia trains to Colchester

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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.

Train stations in Colchester

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The major train station for arrivals in Colchester is Colchester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Colchester for your journey to Colchester.
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  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:30 - 21:00 Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
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  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop by main station entrance
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  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:15 Saturday 07:00 - 18:45 Sunday Closed
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  • 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.
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