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Trains from Ambergate (AMB) to Colchester Town (CET)

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16

train journeys
per day

129

miles (207 kms)

4hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

06:34 / 23:47

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Ambergate (AMB) to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Ambergate and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ambergate to Colchester Town is approximately 129 miles (207 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 17 mins.

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

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ambergate to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 13 mins.

Journeys from Ambergate to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:34
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    10:47
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:28
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    11:47
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:29
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    12:47
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:30
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    13:47
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:29
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    14:47
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:31
    4 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    15:47
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:30
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    16:47
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:31
    4 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    17:47
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:31
    4 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    18:47
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    15:31
    4 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    19:47
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    16:31
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    20:51
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    17:29
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    21:47
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    18:30
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    22:47
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    20:29
    9 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    06:27
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    21:33
    9 hrs 36 mins 4 changes
    07:09
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    23:31
    9 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    08:51
    Ambergate
    Colchester Town
    Ambergate to Colchester Town

About Ambergate Station

Station name Ambergate (AMB)
Address Ambergate station, Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ambergate and Colchester Town

The travel time between Ambergate and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ambergate and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:34, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:47.

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Amenities on trains between Ambergate and Colchester Town can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ambergate & Colchester Town. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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