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Trains from Benfleet (BEF) to Colchester (COL)

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58

train journeys
per day

28

miles (45 kms)

1hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

04:37 / 00:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Benfleet (BEF) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 58 scheduled rail journeys between Benfleet and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 58 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Benfleet to Colchester is approximately 28 miles (45 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 48 mins.

London Overground, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, c2c are the main train operating companies running services between Benfleet and Colchester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Benfleet to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 34 mins.

Journeys from Benfleet to Colchester Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    04:37
    2 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    06:47
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    04:51
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    07:04
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:35
    1 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    07:18
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:49
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    07:46
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:59
    1 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    07:46
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:05
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    08:06
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:27
    1 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    08:13
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:40
    1 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    08:17
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:48
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    08:38
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:13
    1 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    09:06
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:26
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    09:13
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:42
    1 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    09:17
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:49
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    09:37
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:09
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    10:04
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:22
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    10:13
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:37
    1 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    10:16
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:56
    1 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    10:37
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:03
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:04
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:29
    1 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    11:13
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:02
    1 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    11:37
    Benfleet
    Colchester
    Benfleet to Colchester

About Benfleet Station

Station name Benfleet (BEF)
Address Benfleet station, Ferry Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1NF
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 21:30
Saturday 05:15 - 21:45
Sunday 06:15 - 21:15
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 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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Benfleet and Colchester

The travel time between Benfleet and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 48 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Benfleet and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 58 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:37, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:21.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Benfleet & Colchester. owever, there are 58 possible journeys which require a change.

London Overground, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, c2c are the main train operating companies running services between Benfleet and Colchester.

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