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Trains from Sellafield (SEL) to Colchester (COL)

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19

train journeys
per day

252

miles (405 kms)

7hrs 7 mins

fastest journey

06:39 / 22:42

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 5 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Sellafield (SEL) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Sellafield and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Sellafield to Colchester is approximately 252 miles (405 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 53 mins.

Caledonian Sleeper, Abellio Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Sellafield and Colchester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Sellafield to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 7hrs 7 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Sellafield to Colchester

Journeys from Sellafield to Colchester Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:39
    7 hrs 25 mins5 changes
    14:04
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:00
    7 hrs 13 mins3 changes
    14:13
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:23
    7 hrs 41 mins5 changes
    15:04
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:53
    7 hrs 21 mins3 changes
    15:14
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:49
    7 hrs 24 mins3 changes
    16:13
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:39
    7 hrs 26 mins5 changes
    17:05
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:31
    7 hrs 27 mins5 changes
    17:58
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:32
    7 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    18:15
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:45
    7 hrs 17 mins4 changes
    19:02
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:17
    6 hrs 58 mins3 changes
    19:15
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:39
    7 hrs 25 mins5 changes
    20:04
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:40
    7 hrs 24 mins5 changes
    21:04
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:40
    7 hrs 24 mins4 changes
    22:04
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:44
    7 hrs 21 mins5 changes
    23:05
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:47
    7 hrs 26 mins3 changes
    23:13
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:11
    7 hrs 7 mins4 changes
    23:18
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:42
    7 hrs 36 mins3 changes
    00:18
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:14
    12 hrs 15 mins3 changes
    06:29
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    21:15
    11 hrs 58 mins3 changes
    09:13
    Sellafield
    Colchester
    Sellafield to Colchester

About Sellafield Station

Station name Sellafield (SEL)
AddressSellafield station, Station Road, Sellafield, Cumbria, CA20 1RG
Managed byNT

Ticket Office

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

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
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 Sellafield and Colchester

The travel time between Sellafield and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 53 mins & the fastest journey takes 7hrs 7 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Sellafield and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:39, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:42.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Sellafield & Colchester. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Caledonian Sleeper, Abellio Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Sellafield and Colchester.

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