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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Thornaby (TBY)

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26

train journeys
per day

205

miles (330 kms)

4hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Thornaby (TBY)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Thornaby , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Thornaby is approximately 205 miles (330 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 30 mins.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Thornaby.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Thornaby. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Thornaby Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:40
    4 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    10:16
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:06
    5 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    11:15
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:35
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    11:31
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:19
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    12:16
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:30
    4 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    12:29
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:46
    4 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    12:45
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:08
    5 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    13:16
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:35
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    13:28
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:33
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    14:15
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:30
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    15:16
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:43
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    15:28
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:30
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    16:16
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:43
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    16:30
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:43
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    17:16
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:43
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    18:08
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:30
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    19:16
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:43
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    19:27
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:02
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    19:45
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:30
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    20:16
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:42
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    20:30
    Colchester
    Thornaby
    Colchester to Thornaby

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 Thornaby Station

Station name Thornaby (TBY)
Address Thornaby station, Mandale Road, Thornaby, Cleveland, TS17 6AW
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 19:45
Saturday 05:45 - 19:45
Sunday 09:15 - 17:15
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 Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Thornaby

The travel time between Colchester and Thornaby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Thornaby 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 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:03.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Thornaby 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 & Thornaby. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Thornaby.

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