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Trains from Bolton (BON) to Colchester Town (CET)

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27

train journeys
per day

181

miles (292 kms)

4hrs 50 mins

fastest journey

05:54 / 01:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Bolton (BON) to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Bolton and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bolton to Colchester Town is approximately 181 miles (292 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 31 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bolton to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 50 mins.

Journeys from Bolton to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    10:47
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:36
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    11:27
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    11:47
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:37
    4 hrs 50 mins 4 changes
    12:27
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:53
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    12:47
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:36
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    13:27
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    13:47
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:36
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    14:27
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    14:47
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:36
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    15:27
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    15:47
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:36
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    16:27
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    16:47
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:36
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    17:27
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    17:47
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:36
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    18:27
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    18:47
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:36
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    19:27
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    19:47
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    15:36
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    20:27
    Bolton
    Colchester Town
    Bolton to Colchester Town

About Bolton Station

Station name Bolton (BON)
Address Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 21:00
Thursday 06:00 - 21:00
Friday 06:00 - 21:00
Saturday 06:00 - 21:00
Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
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 Available
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 Bolton and Colchester Town

The travel time between Bolton and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 31 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bolton and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:07.

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Amenities on trains between Bolton 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 Bolton & Colchester Town. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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