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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Cambridge (CBG)

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56

train journeys
per day

38

miles (61 kms)

1hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

00:17 / 23:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

11

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Cambridge (CBG)

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On a typical weekday there are 56 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Cambridge , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 56 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Cambridge is approximately 38 miles (61 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 33 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Cambridge.

There are 11 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Cambridge. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Cambridge Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:17
    6 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    06:27
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:43
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    07:24
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:40
    1 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    07:33
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:15
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    08:17
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:30
    2 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    09:02
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:35
    2 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    09:08
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:05
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    09:30
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:19
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    09:35
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:48
    1 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    09:41
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:08
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:46
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    10:41
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:03
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:22
    2 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    11:37
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:46
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    11:41
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:03
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:46
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    12:41
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:01
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    13:30
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:23
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    13:37
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:46
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    13:41
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:01
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    14:30
    Colchester
    Cambridge
    Colchester to Cambridge

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

About Cambridge Station

Station name Cambridge (CBG)
Address Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:10 - 23:00
Saturday 05:10 - 23:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
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 Colchester and Cambridge

The travel time between Colchester and Cambridge by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 33 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Cambridge vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 56 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:17, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:52.

First class tickets on trains between Colchester and Cambridge typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Cambridge. owever, there are 56 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Cambridge.

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