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Trains from Rowlands Castle (RLN) to Colchester (COL)

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35

train journeys
per day

106

miles (170 kms)

3hrs 12 mins

fastest journey

04:51 / 00:17

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Rowlands Castle (RLN) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Rowlands Castle and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Rowlands Castle to Colchester is approximately 106 miles (170 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 35 mins.

South Western Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Rowlands Castle and Colchester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Rowlands Castle to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 12 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Rowlands Castle to Colchester

Journeys from Rowlands Castle to Colchester Today

  • Mon 6th Jan
    04:51
    3 hrs 26 mins2 changes
    08:17
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    05:49
    3 hrs 24 mins2 changes
    09:13
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    06:21
    3 hrs 43 mins2 changes
    10:04
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    06:48
    3 hrs 25 mins2 changes
    10:13
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    06:54
    3 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    10:37
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    07:21
    3 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    11:04
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    07:57
    3 hrs 16 mins3 changes
    11:13
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    08:28
    3 hrs 36 mins3 changes
    12:04
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    08:59
    3 hrs 18 mins2 changes
    12:17
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    09:23
    3 hrs 41 mins3 changes
    13:04
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    09:59
    3 hrs 14 mins2 changes
    13:13
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    10:21
    3 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    14:04
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    10:59
    3 hrs 14 mins2 changes
    14:13
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    11:21
    3 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    15:04
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    11:59
    3 hrs 15 mins2 changes
    15:14
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    12:21
    3 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    16:04
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    12:59
    3 hrs 14 mins2 changes
    16:13
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    13:21
    3 hrs 44 mins3 changes
    17:05
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    13:59
    3 hrs 12 mins2 changes
    17:11
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester
  • Mon 6th Jan
    14:21
    3 hrs 18 mins3 changes
    17:39
    Rowlands Castle
    Colchester
    Rowlands Castle to Colchester

About Rowlands Castle Station

Station name Rowlands Castle (RLN)
AddressRowlands Castle station, Bowes Hill, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6BP
Managed bySW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:35 - 09:15
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
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 Rowlands Castle and Colchester

The travel time between Rowlands Castle and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 12 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rowlands Castle and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:51, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:17.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Rowlands Castle & Colchester. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Rowlands Castle and Colchester.

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