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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Birkenhead Central (BKC)

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36

train journeys
per day

194

miles (313 kms)

4hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

06:41 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 5 changes)

8

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Birkenhead Central (BKC)

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Birkenhead Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central is approximately 194 miles (313 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 36 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Birkenhead Central.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 49 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:41
    4 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    11:29
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:35
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    12:29
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:19
    5 hrs 10 mins 4 changes
    13:29
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:35
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    14:29
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:44
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    14:29
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:00
    4 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    14:49
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:35
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    15:29
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:44
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    15:29
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:00
    4 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    15:49
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:35
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    16:29
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:44
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    16:29
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:35
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    17:29
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:44
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    17:29
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:00
    4 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    17:49
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:35
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    18:29
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:44
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    18:29
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:35
    4 hrs 59 mins 4 changes
    19:34
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:35
    5 hrs 2 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    19:37
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:44
    4 hrs 53 mins 4 changes
    19:37
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:00
    5 hrs 4 mins 4 changes
    20:04
    Colchester Town
    Birkenhead Central
    Colchester Town to Birkenhead Central

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 Birkenhead Central Station

Station name Birkenhead Central (BKC)
Address Birkenhead Central station, Argyle Street South, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 9DB
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:32 - 00:07
Tuesday 05:32 - 00:07
Wednesday 05:32 - 00:07
Thursday 05:32 - 00:07
Friday 05:32 - 00:07
Saturday 05:32 - 00:07
Sunday 07:34 - 00:07
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Birkenhead Central

The travel time between Colchester Town and Birkenhead Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 36 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Birkenhead Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:41, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:07.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Town & Birkenhead Central. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Birkenhead Central.

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