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Trains from Burnley Central (BNC) to Colchester (COL)

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25

train journeys
per day

185

miles (298 kms)

5hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

06:37 / 00:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Burnley Central (BNC) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Burnley Central and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Burnley Central to Colchester is approximately 185 miles (298 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 9 mins.

Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Burnley Central and Colchester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Burnley Central to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 9 mins.

Journeys from Burnley Central to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:37
    5 hrs 9 mins 4 changes
    11:46
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:36
    5 hrs 10 mins 4 changes
    12:46
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:36
    5 hrs 10 mins 4 changes
    13:46
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:36
    5 hrs 9 mins 4 changes
    14:45
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:36
    5 hrs 9 mins 4 changes
    15:45
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:36
    5 hrs 9 mins 4 changes
    16:45
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:56
    5 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    17:39
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:36
    5 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    17:57
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:56
    5 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    18:39
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:36
    5 hrs 25 mins 4 changes
    19:01
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:56
    5 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    19:39
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:36
    5 hrs 10 mins 4 changes
    19:46
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:36
    5 hrs 12 mins 4 changes
    20:48
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:36
    5 hrs 9 mins 4 changes
    21:45
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:56
    5 hrs 50 mins 4 changes
    22:46
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:06
    5 hrs 59 mins 4 changes
    23:05
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:36
    5 hrs 39 mins 4 changes
    23:15
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:56
    5 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    23:40
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:06
    5 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    00:04
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:36
    5 hrs 39 mins 4 changes
    00:15
    Burnley Central
    Colchester
    Burnley Central to Colchester

About Burnley Central Station

Station name Burnley Central (BNC)
Address Burnley Central station, Railway Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1DA
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 13:30
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Burnley Central and Colchester

The travel time between Burnley Central and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 9 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Burnley Central and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:37, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:03.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Burnley Central & Colchester. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Burnley Central and Colchester.

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