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Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Colchester (COL)

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26

train journeys
per day

25

miles (41 kms)

0hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

05:30 / 00:02

first / last train

3

direct trains

1

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Bury St Edmunds and Colchester , with 3 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bury St Edmunds to Colchester is approximately 25 miles (41 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 12 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Bury St Edmunds and Colchester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bury St Edmunds to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 0hrs 45 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Bury St Edmunds to Colchester

Journeys from Bury St Edmunds to Colchester Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:30
    1 hrs1 change
    06:30
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:26
    1 hrs 4 mins1 change
    07:30
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:26
    1 hrs 3 mins1 change
    08:29
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:26
    1 hrs 2 mins1 change
    09:28
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:59
    1 hrs1 change
    09:59
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:26
    1 hrs 2 mins1 change
    10:28
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:25
    1 hrs 3 mins1 change
    11:28
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:01
    58 mins1 change
    11:59
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:25
    1 hrs 3 mins1 change
    12:28
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:25
    1 hrs 3 mins1 change
    13:28
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:00
    59 mins1 change
    13:59
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:25
    1 hrs 3 mins1 change
    14:28
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:25
    1 hrs 3 mins1 change
    15:28
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:00
    1 hrs 1 min1 change
    16:01
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:25
    1 hrs 3 mins1 change
    16:28
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:26
    1 hrs 2 mins1 change
    17:28
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:59
    53 mins1 change
    17:52
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:27
    1 hrs 2 mins1 change
    18:29
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:26
    1 hrs 2 mins1 change
    19:28
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:00
    53 minsDirect
    19:53
    Bury St Edmunds
    Colchester
    Bury St Edmunds to Colchester

About Bury St Edmunds Station

Station name Bury St Edmunds (BSE)
AddressBury St Edmunds station, Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

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

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
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 Bury St Edmunds and Colchester

The travel time between Bury St Edmunds and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 0hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bury St Edmunds and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 3 direct services per day from Bury St Edmunds to Colchester

Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Bury St Edmunds and Colchester.

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