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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Whiston (WHN)

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28

train journeys
per day

187

miles (302 kms)

5hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

06:41 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 8 changes)

7

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Whiston (WHN)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Whiston , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Whiston is approximately 187 miles (302 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 43 mins.

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

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Whiston. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 19 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Colchester Town to Whiston

Journeys from Colchester Town to Whiston Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:41
    5 hrs 37 mins 5 changes
    12:18
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:35
    5 hrs 43 mins 5 changes
    13:18
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:19
    5 hrs 59 mins 6 changes
    14:18
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:35
    5 hrs 44 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    15:19
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:44
    5 hrs 35 mins 6 changes
    15:19
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:35
    5 hrs 43 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    16:18
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:44
    5 hrs 34 mins 6 changes
    16:18
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:00
    5 hrs 48 mins 5 changes
    16:48
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:35
    5 hrs 43 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    17:18
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:44
    5 hrs 34 mins 6 changes
    17:18
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:35
    5 hrs 31 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    18:06
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:44
    5 hrs 22 mins 6 changes
    18:06
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:00
    5 hrs 50 mins 5 changes
    18:50
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:35
    5 hrs 43 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    19:18
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:44
    5 hrs 34 mins 6 changes
    19:18
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:44
    5 hrs 19 mins 5 changes
    20:03
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:35
    5 hrs 51 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    21:26
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:44
    5 hrs 42 mins 6 changes
    21:26
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:00
    6 hrs 19 mins 5 changes
    22:19
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:35
    5 hrs 57 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    22:32
    Colchester Town
    Whiston
    Colchester Town to Whiston

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 Whiston Station

Station name Whiston (WHN)
Address Whiston station, Drive Way, Whiston, Merseyside, L35 3TY
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 23:55
Tuesday 06:00 - 23:55
Wednesday 06:00 - 23:55
Thursday 06:00 - 23:55
Friday 06:00 - 23:55
Saturday 06:00 - 23:55
Sunday 08:40 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Whiston

The travel time between Colchester Town and Whiston by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 43 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Whiston vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 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 Whiston 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 & Whiston. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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