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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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49

train journeys
per day

68

miles (109 kms)

2hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

06:35 / 22:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 49 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 49 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport is approximately 68 miles (109 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 18 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Gatwick Airport.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 9 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:35
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    08:44
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:44
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    09:04
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    07:07
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    09:44
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    07:44
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    10:04
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    08:00
    2 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    10:14
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    08:35
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    08:44
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    11:04
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    09:00
    2 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    11:14
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    09:35
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    09:44
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    12:04
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    10:00
    2 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    12:14
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    10:35
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    10:44
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    13:04
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    11:00
    2 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    13:14
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    11:35
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    11:44
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    14:04
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    12:00
    2 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    14:14
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    12:35
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    12:44
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    15:04
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    13:00
    2 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    15:14
    Colchester Town
    Gatwick Airport
    Colchester Town to Gatwick Airport

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 Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Colchester Town and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 18 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 49 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:52.

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

Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Gatwick Airport 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 & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 49 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Gatwick Airport.

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