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Trains from Whitehaven (WTH) to Colchester (COL)

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13

train journeys
per day

260

miles (419 kms)

6hrs 16 mins

fastest journey

06:30 / 23:17

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

1

route

Trains from Whitehaven (WTH) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Whitehaven and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whitehaven to Colchester is approximately 260 miles (419 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 36 mins.

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

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whitehaven to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 16 mins.

Journeys from Whitehaven to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    6 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Whitehaven
    Colchester
    Whitehaven to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:23
    6 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Whitehaven
    Colchester
    Whitehaven to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:16
    6 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    14:45
    Whitehaven
    Colchester
    Whitehaven to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:09
    6 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    15:45
    Whitehaven
    Colchester
    Whitehaven to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:51
    7 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    17:57
    Whitehaven
    Colchester
    Whitehaven to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:37
    6 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    19:01
    Whitehaven
    Colchester
    Whitehaven to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:38
    7 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    20:48
    Whitehaven
    Colchester
    Whitehaven to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:38
    7 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    21:45
    Whitehaven
    Colchester
    Whitehaven to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:12
    7 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    23:15
    Whitehaven
    Colchester
    Whitehaven to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:01
    7 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    00:15
    Whitehaven
    Colchester
    Whitehaven to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:49
    8 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    01:56
    Whitehaven
    Colchester
    Whitehaven to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:38
    11 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    06:29
    Whitehaven
    Colchester
    Whitehaven to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:09
    11 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    09:15
    Whitehaven
    Colchester
    Whitehaven to Colchester

About Whitehaven Station

Station name Whitehaven (WTH)
Address Whitehaven station, Station Approach, off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 18:30
Saturday 06:15 - 17:00
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

The travel time between Whitehaven and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 36 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 16 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whitehaven and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 13 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:17.

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Amenities on trains between Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven & Colchester. owever, there are 13 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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