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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Shenfield (SNF)

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51

train journeys
per day

30

miles (48 kms)

44 mins

fastest journey

06:12 / 23:15

first / last train

17

direct trains

1

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Shenfield (SNF)

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On a typical weekday there are 51 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Shenfield , with 17 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 34 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Shenfield is approximately 30 miles (48 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 5 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Shenfield.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Shenfield. The fastest journey time on this route takes 44 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Shenfield Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:12
    54 mins Direct
    07:06
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:41
    53 mins Direct
    07:34
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:35
    51 mins Direct
    08:26
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:19
    53 mins 1 change
    09:12
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:00
    52 mins 1 change
    09:52
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:07
    1 hrs 1 change
    10:07
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:35
    44 mins Direct
    10:19
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:00
    51 mins 1 change
    10:51
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:07
    1 hrs 1 change
    11:07
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:35
    44 mins Direct
    11:19
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:00
    51 mins 1 change
    11:51
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:07
    1 hrs 1 change
    12:07
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:35
    44 mins Direct
    12:19
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:00
    51 mins 1 change
    12:51
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:07
    1 hrs 1 change
    13:07
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:35
    44 mins Direct
    13:19
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:00
    51 mins 1 change
    13:51
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:07
    1 hrs 1 change
    14:07
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:35
    44 mins Direct
    14:19
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:00
    51 mins 1 change
    14:51
    Colchester Town
    Shenfield
    Colchester Town to Shenfield

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Shenfield Station

Station name Shenfield (SNF)
Address Shenfield station, Hutton Road, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8JD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:00
Saturday 06:10 - 20:00
Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Shenfield

The travel time between Colchester Town and Shenfield by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 44 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Shenfield vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 51 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:15.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 17 direct services per day from Colchester Town to Shenfield

Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Shenfield.

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