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Trains from West Calder (WCL) to Colchester (COL)

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25

train journeys
per day

328

miles (528 kms)

6hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

06:41 / 23:38

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

8

operators run

4

routes

Trains from West Calder (WCL) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between West Calder and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from West Calder to Colchester is approximately 328 miles (528 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 47 mins.

Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Elizabeth Line, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Lumo, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between West Calder and Colchester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being West Calder to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 51 mins.

Map of the rail routes from West Calder to Colchester

Journeys from West Calder to Colchester Today

  • Mon 11th Nov
    06:41
    7 hrs 23 mins3 changes
    14:04
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    06:55
    7 hrs 18 mins4 changes
    14:13
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    07:12
    7 hrs 25 mins3 changes
    14:37
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    07:45
    7 hrs 19 mins3 changes
    15:04
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    08:11
    7 hrs 26 mins3 changes
    15:37
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    08:45
    7 hrs 19 mins3 changes
    16:04
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    08:59
    7 hrs 14 mins4 changes
    16:13
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    09:13
    7 hrs 25 mins3 changes
    16:38
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    09:47
    7 hrs 18 mins3 changes
    17:05
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    10:44
    6 hrs 32 mins4 changes
    17:16
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    11:13
    7 hrs 20 mins3 changes
    18:33
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    11:40
    6 hrs 57 mins3 changes
    18:37
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    12:11
    7 hrs 22 mins3 changes
    19:33
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    12:45
    6 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    19:38
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    13:10
    7 hrs 26 mins3 changes
    20:36
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    13:43
    7 hrs 21 mins3 changes
    21:04
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    14:08
    7 hrs 28 mins3 changes
    21:36
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    14:47
    7 hrs 17 mins3 changes
    22:04
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    15:12
    7 hrs 4 mins4 changes
    22:16
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester
  • Mon 11th Nov
    15:47
    6 hrs 59 mins4 changes
    22:46
    West Calder
    Colchester
    West Calder to Colchester

About West Calder Station

Station name West Calder (WCL)
AddressWest Calder station, Station Road, near Livingston, West Lothian, EH55 8BP
Managed bySR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
AddressColchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between West Calder and Colchester

The travel time between West Calder and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 47 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between West Calder and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:41, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:38.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between West Calder & Colchester. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Elizabeth Line, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Lumo, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between West Calder and Colchester.

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