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Trains from Irlam (IRL) to Colchester (COL)

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20

train journeys
per day

175

miles (282 kms)

4hrs 24 mins

fastest journey

06:52 / 00:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Irlam (IRL) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Irlam and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Irlam to Colchester is approximately 175 miles (282 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 59 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Irlam and Colchester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Irlam to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 24 mins.

Journeys from Irlam to Colchester Today

  • Mon 13th May
    06:52
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    07:55
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    12:19
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    08:02
    5 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    09:52
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    14:19
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    10:52
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    15:20
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    11:52
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    16:20
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    12:52
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    17:17
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    13:52
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    14:52
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    19:20
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    15:52
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    20:19
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    16:05
    5 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    21:45
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    16:12
    5 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    21:51
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    17:36
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    22:46
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    18:12
    5 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    23:40
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    18:52
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    00:04
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    19:24
    6 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    01:56
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    20:52
    9 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    06:29
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    21:52
    10 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    22:55
    10 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    09:11
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    23:53
    9 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    Irlam
    Colchester
    Irlam to Colchester

About Irlam Station

Station name Irlam (IRL)
Address Irlam station, Station Road, Irlam, Greater Manchester, M44 5AB
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

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

Other Facilities

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

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Irlam and Colchester

The travel time between Irlam and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 24 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Irlam and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:52, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:10.

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Amenities on trains between Irlam and Colchester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Irlam & Colchester. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Irlam and Colchester.

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