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Trains from Grantham (GRA) to Colchester (COL)

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38

train journeys
per day

95

miles (153 kms)

2hrs 27 mins

fastest journey

05:49 / 01:16

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Grantham (GRA) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 38 scheduled rail journeys between Grantham and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Grantham to Colchester is approximately 95 miles (153 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 59 mins.

First Hull Trains, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Grantham and Colchester.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Grantham to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 27 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Grantham to Colchester

Journeys from Grantham to Colchester Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:49
    3 hrs 17 mins2 changes
    09:06
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:17
    3 hrs2 changes
    09:17
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:39
    3 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    09:46
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:19
    2 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    09:59
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:28
    3 hrs 9 mins2 changes
    10:37
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:19
    2 hrs 54 mins3 changes
    11:13
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:34
    3 hrs 12 mins3 changes
    11:46
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:12
    2 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    11:59
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:23
    2 hrs 51 mins3 changes
    12:14
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:01
    3 hrs 3 mins2 changes
    13:04
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:19
    2 hrs 54 mins3 changes
    13:13
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:07
    2 hrs 40 mins3 changes
    13:47
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:11
    2 hrs 48 mins2 changes
    13:59
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:19
    2 hrs 54 mins3 changes
    14:13
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:09
    2 hrs 37 mins3 changes
    14:46
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:20
    2 hrs 54 mins3 changes
    15:14
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:11
    2 hrs 50 mins2 changes
    16:01
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:18
    2 hrs 55 mins3 changes
    16:13
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:07
    2 hrs 38 mins3 changes
    16:45
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:18
    2 hrs 47 mins3 changes
    17:05
    Grantham
    Colchester
    Grantham to Colchester

About Grantham Station

Station name Grantham (GRA)
AddressGrantham station, Station Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6BT
Managed byGR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:45 - 15:30
Saturday 08:00 - 15:00
Sunday 09:00 - 15:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
AddressColchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Grantham and Colchester

The travel time between Grantham and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 27 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Grantham and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 38 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:49, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:16.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Grantham & Colchester. owever, there are 38 possible journeys which require a change.

First Hull Trains, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Grantham and Colchester.

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