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Trains from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Colchester (COL)

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26

train journeys
per day

185

miles (298 kms)

4hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

06:04 / 23:37

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester is approximately 185 miles (298 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 48 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales, Elizabeth Line, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Colchester.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 9 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester

Journeys from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester Today

  • Mon 6th Jan
    06:04
    4 hrs 12 mins3 changes
    10:16
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    06:11
    4 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    11:04
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    07:04
    4 hrs 9 mins3 changes
    11:13
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    07:10
    4 hrs 54 mins3 changes
    12:04
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    08:11
    4 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    13:04
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    09:04
    4 hrs 9 mins3 changes
    13:13
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    09:11
    4 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    14:04
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    10:11
    4 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    15:04
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    11:04
    4 hrs 10 mins3 changes
    15:14
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    11:11
    4 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    16:04
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    12:04
    4 hrs 9 mins3 changes
    16:13
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    12:11
    4 hrs 54 mins3 changes
    17:05
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    13:04
    4 hrs 29 mins3 changes
    17:33
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    13:11
    4 hrs 28 mins3 changes
    17:39
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    14:04
    4 hrs 11 mins3 changes
    18:15
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    14:11
    4 hrs 33 mins3 changes
    18:44
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    15:04
    4 hrs 15 mins3 changes
    19:19
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    15:11
    4 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    20:04
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    16:04
    4 hrs 9 mins3 changes
    20:13
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    16:11
    4 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    21:04
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
    Colchester
    Rhoose Cardiff International Airport to Colchester

About Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Station

Station name Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)
AddressRhoose Cardiff International Airpor, off Torbay Terrace, Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 3HB
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

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

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

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 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Colchester

The travel time between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 48 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:04, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:37.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport & Colchester. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales, Elizabeth Line, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Colchester.

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