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Trains from Basildon (BSO) to Colchester Town (CET)

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32

train journeys
per day

29

miles (46 kms)

1hrs 43 mins

fastest journey

04:53 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Basildon (BSO) to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Basildon and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Basildon to Colchester Town is approximately 29 miles (46 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 9 mins.

London Overground, Abellio Greater Anglia, c2c are the main train operating companies running services between Basildon and Colchester Town.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Basildon to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 43 mins.

Journeys from Basildon to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:53
    2 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    07:03
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:08
    1 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    07:51
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:38
    2 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    08:48
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:08
    2 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    09:27
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:53
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    09:47
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:23
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:53
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    10:47
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:23
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    11:27
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:53
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    11:47
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:23
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    12:27
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:53
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    12:47
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:23
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    13:27
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:53
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    13:47
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:23
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    14:27
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:53
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    14:47
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:23
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    15:27
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:53
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    15:47
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:23
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    16:27
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:53
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    16:47
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    15:23
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    17:27
    Basildon
    Colchester Town
    Basildon to Colchester Town

About Basildon Station

Station name Basildon (BSO)
Address Basildon station, Station Way, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5XY
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 21:00
Saturday 05:15 - 21:45
Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Basildon and Colchester Town

The travel time between Basildon and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 9 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 43 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Basildon and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:53, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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Amenities on trains between Basildon 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 Basildon & Colchester Town. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

London Overground, Abellio Greater Anglia, c2c are the main train operating companies running services between Basildon and Colchester Town.

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