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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Penarth (PEN)

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30

train journeys
per day

177

miles (285 kms)

3hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

04:41 / 23:57

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Penarth (PEN)

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

The distance by rail from Colchester to Penarth is approximately 177 miles (285 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 23 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Transport for Wales, GWR, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Penarth.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Penarth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 48 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Colchester to Penarth

Journeys from Colchester to Penarth Today

  • Mon 20th Jan
    04:41
    4 hrs 21 mins3 changes
    09:02
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    05:35
    3 hrs 57 mins3 changes
    09:32
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    06:00
    4 hrs 2 mins3 changes
    10:02
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    06:43
    3 hrs 49 mins3 changes
    10:32
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    07:14
    3 hrs 48 mins3 changes
    11:02
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    07:45
    3 hrs 48 mins3 changes
    11:33
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    08:09
    3 hrs 54 mins3 changes
    12:03
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    08:31
    4 hrs 17 mins3 changes
    12:48
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    09:01
    4 hrs 2 mins3 changes
    13:03
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    09:33
    4 hrs 15 mins3 changes
    13:48
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    10:00
    4 hrs 2 mins3 changes
    14:02
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    10:33
    4 hrs3 changes
    14:33
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    11:00
    4 hrs 3 mins3 changes
    15:03
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    11:33
    4 hrs3 changes
    15:33
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    12:00
    4 hrs 3 mins3 changes
    16:03
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    12:33
    4 hrs3 changes
    16:33
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    13:00
    4 hrs 3 mins3 changes
    17:03
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    13:33
    4 hrs3 changes
    17:33
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    14:00
    4 hrs 3 mins3 changes
    18:03
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth
  • Mon 20th Jan
    14:33
    4 hrs3 changes
    18:33
    Colchester
    Penarth
    Colchester to Penarth

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

About Penarth Station

Station name Penarth (PEN)
AddressPenarth station, Stanwell Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 3DQ
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 08:00 - 13:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 13:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 13:30
Thursday 08:00 - 13:30
Friday 08:00 - 13:30
Saturday 08:00 - 13:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Penarth

The travel time between Colchester and Penarth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 23 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Penarth 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 04:41, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

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

Elizabeth Line, Transport for Wales, GWR, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Penarth.

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