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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Northampton

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43

train journeys
per day

80

miles (129 kms)

2hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

06:11 / 23:31

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Northampton

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On a typical weekday there are 43 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Northampton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 43 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Northampton is approximately 80 miles (129 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 39 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Northampton.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Northampton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 51 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Northampton Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:11
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    09:25
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:43
    3 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    09:55
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:13
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    10:25
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:57
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    10:56
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:23
    3 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    11:25
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:07
    3 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    12:25
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:00
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    12:55
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:07
    3 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    13:25
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:00
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    13:55
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:07
    3 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    14:25
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:00
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    14:57
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:07
    3 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    15:25
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:35
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    15:55
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:44
    3 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    15:55
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:07
    3 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    16:25
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:00
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    16:55
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:07
    3 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    17:15
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:00
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    17:55
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:07
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    18:14
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:34
    2 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    18:25
    Colchester Town
    Northampton
    Colchester Town to Northampton

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 Northampton Station

Station name Northampton (NMP)
Address Northampton station, Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 07:00 - 20:00
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 Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Northampton

The travel time between Colchester Town and Northampton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 39 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Northampton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 43 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:31.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Northampton 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 & Northampton. owever, there are 43 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Northampton.

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