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Trains from Wellingborough (WEL) to Colchester (COL)

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38

train journeys
per day

72

miles (116 kms)

2hrs 23 mins

fastest journey

04:48 / 00:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Wellingborough (WEL) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 38 scheduled rail journeys between Wellingborough and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Wellingborough to Colchester is approximately 72 miles (116 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 44 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southeastern, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Wellingborough and Colchester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Wellingborough to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 23 mins.

Journeys from Wellingborough to Colchester Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:48
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    07:46
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:53
    2 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    08:42
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:26
    2 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    09:11
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:55
    2 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:25
    2 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    10:04
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:55
    2 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    10:21
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:25
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    11:04
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:55
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    11:38
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:27
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    12:04
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:56
    2 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    12:19
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:27
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    13:15
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:55
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    13:38
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:27
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    14:04
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:56
    2 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    14:19
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:19
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    15:04
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:55
    2 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    15:20
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:27
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    16:04
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:55
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    16:39
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:23
    2 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    17:04
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:56
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    17:35
    Wellingborough
    Colchester
    Wellingborough to Colchester

About Wellingborough Station

Station name Wellingborough (WEL)
Address Wellingborough station, Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:10 - 22:15
Tuesday 06:10 - 22:15
Wednesday 06:10 - 22:15
Thursday 06:10 - 22:15
Friday 06:10 - 22:15
Saturday 06:10 - 22:15
Sunday 07:45 - 22:15
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

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 Wellingborough and Colchester

The travel time between Wellingborough and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 44 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 23 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Wellingborough and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 38 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

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Amenities on trains between Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough & Colchester. owever, there are 38 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southeastern, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Wellingborough and Colchester.

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