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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Hilsea (HLS)

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51

train journeys
per day

112

miles (180 kms)

3hrs 33 mins

fastest journey

06:12 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

14

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Hilsea (HLS)

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On a typical weekday there are 51 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Hilsea , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 51 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Hilsea is approximately 112 miles (180 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 18 mins.

Southern, Abellio Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Hilsea.

There are 14 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Hilsea. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 33 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Hilsea Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:12
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    10:08
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:41
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    10:36
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:13
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    11:04
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:35
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    11:29
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:19
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    12:29
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:00
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    13:04
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:35
    3 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    13:08
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:35
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:36
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:44
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    13:36
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:00
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    14:04
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:35
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    14:29
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:35
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:36
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:44
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    14:36
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:00
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    15:04
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:35
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    15:37
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:44
    3 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    15:37
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:00
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    16:04
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:35
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes - overtaken train
    16:36
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:44
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    16:36
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:00
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    17:04
    Colchester Town
    Hilsea
    Colchester Town to Hilsea

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 Hilsea Station

Station name Hilsea (HLS)
Address Hilsea station, Airport Service Road, Hilsea, Hampshire, PO3 5FT
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Hilsea

The travel time between Colchester Town and Hilsea by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 18 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 33 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Hilsea 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 23:07.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Hilsea 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 & Hilsea. owever, there are 51 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Abellio Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Hilsea.

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