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Trains from Birmingham Stations to Colchester (COL)

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30

train journeys
per day

122

miles (197 kms)

2hrs 55 mins

fastest journey

05:30 / 01:17

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Birmingham Stations to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Birmingham Stations and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birmingham Stations to Colchester is approximately 122 miles (197 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 19 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham Stations and Colchester.

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

Journeys from Birmingham Stations to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:30
    3 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:50
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    09:11
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:06
    3 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    09:21
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:47
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    09:45
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:17
    3 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    10:21
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:21
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    10:40
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:47
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:17
    3 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    11:22
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:47
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    11:46
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:47
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    12:46
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:17
    3 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    13:19
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:47
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    13:46
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:47
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    14:45
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:47
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    15:45
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:47
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    16:45
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:20
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    17:39
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:47
    3 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    17:57
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:21
    3 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    18:39
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:47
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    18:42
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:21
    3 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    19:39
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street to Colchester

About Birmingham Stations Station

Station name Birmingham Stations (13)
Address London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 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 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 Stations and Colchester

The travel time between Birmingham Stations and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birmingham Stations and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:17.

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Amenities on trains between Birmingham 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 Birmingham Stations & Colchester. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham Stations and Colchester.

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