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Trains from Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) to Colchester (COL)

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31

train journeys
per day

125

miles (201 kms)

3hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

05:51 / 23:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 5 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Birmingham Snow Hill and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester is approximately 125 miles (201 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 9 mins.

Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham Snow Hill and Colchester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 34 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester

Journeys from Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:51
    3 hrs 55 mins5 changes
    09:46
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:41
    3 hrs 35 mins5 changes
    10:16
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:05
    3 hrs 41 mins5 changes
    10:46
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:35
    3 hrs 45 mins5 changes
    11:20
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:05
    3 hrs 41 mins5 changes
    11:46
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:11
    3 hrs 35 mins5 changes
    12:46
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:35
    3 hrs 41 mins5 changes
    13:16
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:11
    3 hrs 36 mins5 changes
    13:47
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:35
    3 hrs 41 mins5 changes
    14:16
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:05
    3 hrs 41 mins5 changes
    14:46
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:11
    3 hrs 35 mins5 changes
    15:46
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:05
    3 hrs 40 mins5 changes
    16:45
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:35
    3 hrs 58 mins5 changes
    17:33
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:11
    3 hrs 47 mins4 changes
    17:58
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:35
    3 hrs 58 mins5 changes
    18:33
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:51
    3 hrs 53 mins4 changes
    18:44
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:11
    3 hrs 38 mins5 changes
    18:49
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:35
    3 hrs 44 mins5 changes
    19:19
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:11
    3 hrs 34 mins5 changes
    19:45
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:35
    3 hrs 41 mins5 changes
    20:16
    Birmingham Snow Hill
    Colchester
    Birmingham Snow Hill to Colchester

About Birmingham Snow Hill Station

Station name Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
AddressBirmingham Snow Hill station, Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2BJ
Managed byWM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 06:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 21:00
Thursday 06:00 - 21:00
Friday 06:00 - 23:00
Saturday 07:00 - 23:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
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 Birmingham Snow Hill and Colchester

The travel time between Birmingham Snow Hill and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 9 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birmingham Snow Hill and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:51, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:43.

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Amenities on trains between Birmingham Snow Hill 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 Snow Hill & Colchester. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham Snow Hill and Colchester.

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