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Trains from Birmingham New Street to Colchester (COL)

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14

train journeys
per day

124

miles (201 kms)

4hrs 18 mins

fastest journey

05:19 / 00:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Birmingham New Street to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Birmingham New Street and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 14 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birmingham New Street to Colchester is approximately 124 miles (201 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 30 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham New Street and Colchester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birmingham New Street to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 18 mins.

Journeys from Birmingham New Street to Colchester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:19
    4 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    10:02
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:22
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    11:28
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:22
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    11:59
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:22
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    13:28
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:22
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    13:59
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:22
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    15:28
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:22
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    15:59
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:22
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    17:27
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:22
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    18:02
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:22
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    19:59
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:22
    4 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    21:51
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:22
    4 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    23:40
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:22
    9 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    06:04
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:09
    10 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    09:29
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester

About Birmingham New Street Station

Station name Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Address Birmingham New Street station, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:15 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:15 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:15 - 23:00
Thursday 05:15 - 23:00
Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birmingham New Street and Colchester

The travel time between Birmingham New Street and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 18 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birmingham New Street and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 14 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:19, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:21.

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Amenities on trains between Birmingham New Street 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 Birmingham New Street & Colchester. owever, there are 14 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham New Street and Colchester.

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