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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Sheffield (SHF)

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39

train journeys
per day

143

miles (230 kms)

4hrs 8 mins

fastest journey

06:12 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Sheffield (SHF)

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On a typical weekday there are 39 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Sheffield , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 39 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Sheffield is approximately 143 miles (230 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 34 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Grand Central, London North Eastern Railway, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Sheffield.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Sheffield. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 8 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Sheffield Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:12
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    10:42
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:41
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:35
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    11:43
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:19
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    12:42
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:00
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    13:01
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:35
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:42
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:44
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    13:42
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:00
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    14:05
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:35
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:42
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:44
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    14:42
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:00
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    15:05
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:35
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    15:42
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:44
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    15:42
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:00
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    16:01
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:35
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    16:42
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:44
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    16:42
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:00
    4 hrs 3 changes
    17:00
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:35
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    17:43
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:44
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    17:43
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:00
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    18:05
    Colchester Town
    Sheffield
    Colchester Town to Sheffield

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
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 Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Sheffield Station

Station name Sheffield (SHF)
Address Sheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:50
Saturday 05:00 - 22:50
Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Sheffield

The travel time between Colchester Town and Sheffield by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 8 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Sheffield vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 39 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:07.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Town & Sheffield. owever, there are 39 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Grand Central, London North Eastern Railway, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Sheffield.

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