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Trains from Bedford to Colchester Town (CET)

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49

train journeys
per day

61

miles (98 kms)

2hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

03:43 / 00:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Bedford to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 49 scheduled rail journeys between Bedford and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 49 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bedford to Colchester Town is approximately 61 miles (98 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 52 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bedford to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 35 mins.

Journeys from Bedford to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    03:43
    3 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    07:03
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    04:13
    3 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    07:40
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    04:43
    3 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    07:51
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    05:15
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    08:03
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    05:48
    2 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    08:27
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:00
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    08:48
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:09
    2 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    08:48
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:33
    2 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    09:03
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:48
    2 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    09:27
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:10
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    09:47
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:30
    2 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    10:03
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:48
    2 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    10:27
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:10
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    10:47
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:32
    2 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    11:03
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:48
    2 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    11:27
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:11
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    11:47
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:34
    2 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    12:03
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:48
    2 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    12:27
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:10
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    12:47
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:34
    2 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    13:03
    Bedford
    Colchester Town
    Bedford to Colchester Town

About Bedford Station

Station name Bedford (BDM)
Address Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 21:00
Saturday 05:45 - 21:00
Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
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 Bedford and Colchester Town

The travel time between Bedford and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 52 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bedford and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 49 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:53.

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Amenities on trains between Bedford 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 Bedford & Colchester Town. owever, there are 49 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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