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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to HEADBOLT LANE (HBL)

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27

train journeys
per day

193

miles (311 kms)

5hrs 56 mins

fastest journey

06:41 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 10 changes)

7

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to HEADBOLT LANE (HBL)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and HEADBOLT LANE , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to HEADBOLT LANE is approximately 193 miles (311 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 47 mins.

London Overground, Abellio Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Elizabeth Line, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and HEADBOLT LANE.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 56 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Colchester Town to HEADBOLT LANE

Journeys from Colchester Town to HEADBOLT LANE Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:41
    5 hrs 59 mins 5 changes
    12:40
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:35
    6 hrs 5 mins 5 changes
    13:40
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:19
    6 hrs 13 mins 6 changes
    14:32
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:00
    5 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    14:56
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:35
    6 hrs 5 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    15:40
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:44
    5 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    15:40
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:00
    5 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    15:56
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:35
    6 hrs 5 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    16:40
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:44
    5 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    16:40
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:00
    5 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    16:56
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:35
    6 hrs 5 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    17:40
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:44
    5 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    17:40
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:00
    5 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    17:56
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:35
    6 hrs 5 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    18:40
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:44
    5 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    18:40
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:00
    5 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    18:56
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:35
    6 hrs 5 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    19:40
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:44
    5 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    19:40
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:35
    6 hrs 21 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    20:56
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:44
    6 hrs 12 mins 6 changes
    20:56
    Colchester Town
    Headbolt Lane
    Colchester Town to Headbolt Lane

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 HEADBOLT LANE Station

Station name HEADBOLT LANE (HBL)
Address Kirkby (Merseyside) station, Kirkby, Merseyside, L32 2AE
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:33 - 00:28
Tuesday 05:33 - 00:28
Wednesday 05:33 - 00:28
Thursday 05:33 - 00:28
Friday 05:33 - 00:28
Saturday 05:33 - 00:28
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and HEADBOLT LANE

The travel time between Colchester Town and HEADBOLT LANE by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 47 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 56 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and HEADBOLT LANE vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 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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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Town & HEADBOLT LANE. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

London Overground, Abellio Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Elizabeth Line, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and HEADBOLT LANE.

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