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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Great Chesterford (GRC)

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46

train journeys
per day

32

miles (52 kms)

2hrs 30 mins

fastest journey

06:12 / 23:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 4 changes)

1

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Great Chesterford (GRC)

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On a typical weekday there are 46 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Great Chesterford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 46 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Great Chesterford is approximately 32 miles (52 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 4 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Great Chesterford.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Great Chesterford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 30 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Colchester Town to Great Chesterford

Journeys from Colchester Town to Great Chesterford Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:12
    2 hrs 56 mins1 change
    09:08
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:41
    2 hrs 57 mins1 change
    09:38
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:35
    2 hrs 59 mins3 changes
    10:34
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:19
    3 hrs 15 mins3 changes
    11:34
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:00
    2 hrs 35 mins3 changes
    11:35
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:35
    2 hrs 59 mins3 changes - overtaken train
    12:34
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:44
    2 hrs 50 mins4 changes
    12:34
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:00
    2 hrs 35 mins3 changes
    12:35
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:35
    2 hrs 59 mins3 changes - overtaken train
    13:34
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:44
    2 hrs 50 mins4 changes
    13:34
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:00
    2 hrs 35 mins3 changes
    13:35
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:35
    2 hrs 59 mins3 changes - overtaken train
    14:34
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:44
    2 hrs 50 mins4 changes
    14:34
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:00
    2 hrs 35 mins3 changes
    14:35
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:35
    2 hrs 59 mins3 changes - overtaken train
    15:34
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:44
    2 hrs 50 mins4 changes
    15:34
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:00
    2 hrs 35 mins3 changes
    15:35
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:35
    2 hrs 29 mins3 changes
    16:04
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:35
    2 hrs 32 mins2 changes - overtaken train
    16:07
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:44
    2 hrs 23 mins3 changes
    16:07
    Colchester Town
    Great Chesterford
    Colchester Town to Great Chesterford

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
AddressColchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Great Chesterford Station

Station name Great Chesterford (GRC)
AddressGreat Chesterford station, Station Road, Great Chesterford, Essex, CB10 1NY
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Great Chesterford

The travel time between Colchester Town and Great Chesterford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 30 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Great Chesterford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 46 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:15.

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

Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Great Chesterford 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 & Great Chesterford. owever, there are 46 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Great Chesterford.

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