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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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35

train journeys
per day

42

miles (68 kms)

2hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

06:11 / 23:31

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Canterbury West is approximately 42 miles (68 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 56 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Canterbury West.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 13th May
    06:11
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    08:30
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    06:43
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    09:11
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    07:13
    2 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    09:31
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    07:33
    2 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    10:11
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    07:57
    2 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    09:00
    2 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    11:30
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    09:35
    2 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    12:11
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    10:00
    2 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    12:33
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    10:35
    2 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    13:11
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    11:00
    2 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    11:35
    2 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    14:11
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    12:00
    2 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    14:30
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    12:35
    2 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    15:11
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    13:00
    2 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    13:35
    2 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    16:11
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    14:00
    2 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    16:33
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    14:35
    2 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    17:11
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    15:00
    2 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    17:32
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    15:34
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    18:11
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    15:44
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    18:11
    Colchester Town
    Canterbury West
    Colchester Town to Canterbury West

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Canterbury West Station

Station name Canterbury West (CBW)
Address Canterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Canterbury West

The travel time between Colchester Town and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:31.

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

Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Canterbury West 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 Town & Canterbury West. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Canterbury West.

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