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Trains from Bedford Stations to Colchester (COL)

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18

train journeys
per day

60

miles (96 kms)

2hrs 55 mins

fastest journey

06:13 / 00:36

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Bedford Stations to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Bedford Stations and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bedford Stations to Colchester is approximately 60 miles (96 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 54 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Bedford Stations and Colchester.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bedford St Johns to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 55 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Bedford Stations to Colchester

Journeys from Bedford Stations to Colchester Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:13
    3 hrs 24 mins3 changes
    09:37
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:13
    3 hrs 24 mins3 changes
    10:37
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:11
    3 hrs 26 mins3 changes
    11:37
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:20
    3 hrs 17 mins3 changes
    12:37
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:50
    3 hrs 14 mins3 changes
    14:04
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:50
    2 hrs 56 mins3 changes
    14:46
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:50
    2 hrs 56 mins3 changes
    15:46
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:50
    2 hrs 55 mins3 changes
    16:45
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:50
    3 hrs 8 mins3 changes
    17:58
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:50
    2 hrs 59 mins3 changes
    18:49
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:50
    2 hrs 55 mins3 changes
    19:45
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:50
    2 hrs 58 mins3 changes
    20:48
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:50
    3 hrs 23 mins3 changes
    22:13
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:50
    3 hrs 23 mins3 changes
    23:13
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    20:50
    4 hrs 9 mins3 changes
    00:59
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    21:50
    4 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    01:57
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    22:41
    7 hrs 48 mins3 changes
    06:29
    Bedford St Johns
    Colchester
    Bedford St Johns to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:30
    9 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    09:28
    Bedford
    Colchester
    Bedford to Colchester

About Bedford Stations Station

Station name Bedford Stations (10)
AddressLondon Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 03:10 - 01:00
Tuesday 04:00 - 01:00
Wednesday 04:00 - 01:00
Thursday 04:00 - 01:00
Friday 03:40 - 01:00
Saturday 03:40 - 01:00
Sunday 03:40 - 01:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

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 Bedford Stations and Colchester

The travel time between Bedford Stations and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bedford Stations and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:13, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:36.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bedford Stations & Colchester. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Bedford Stations and Colchester.

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