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Trains from Sandhills (SDL) to Colchester (COL)

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12

train journeys
per day

194

miles (312 kms)

6hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

06:21 / 23:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Sandhills (SDL) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 12 scheduled rail journeys between Sandhills and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 12 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Sandhills to Colchester is approximately 194 miles (312 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 47 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Sandhills and Colchester.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Sandhills to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Sandhills to Colchester Today

  • Mon 13th May
    06:21
    7 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    13:29
    Sandhills
    Colchester
    Sandhills to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    07:21
    6 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    14:00
    Sandhills
    Colchester
    Sandhills to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    08:21
    7 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    15:28
    Sandhills
    Colchester
    Sandhills to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    09:21
    6 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    16:02
    Sandhills
    Colchester
    Sandhills to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    10:21
    7 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    17:28
    Sandhills
    Colchester
    Sandhills to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    11:21
    6 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    17:54
    Sandhills
    Colchester
    Sandhills to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    13:21
    6 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    19:55
    Sandhills
    Colchester
    Sandhills to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    14:21
    7 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    21:28
    Sandhills
    Colchester
    Sandhills to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    15:21
    6 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    21:51
    Sandhills
    Colchester
    Sandhills to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    17:21
    6 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    23:40
    Sandhills
    Colchester
    Sandhills to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    21:21
    12 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    09:29
    Sandhills
    Colchester
    Sandhills to Colchester
  • Mon 13th May
    23:56
    13 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    13:29
    Sandhills
    Colchester
    Sandhills to Colchester

About Sandhills Station

Station name Sandhills (SDL)
Address Sandhills station, Sandhills Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L5 3TX
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:44 - 00:16
Tuesday 05:44 - 00:16
Wednesday 05:44 - 00:16
Thursday 05:44 - 00:16
Friday 05:44 - 00:16
Saturday 05:44 - 00:16
Sunday 07:59 - 00:16
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
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 Sandhills and Colchester

The travel time between Sandhills and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 47 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Sandhills and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 12 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:21, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:59.

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Amenities on trains between Sandhills 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 Sandhills & Colchester. owever, there are 12 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Sandhills and Colchester.

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