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Trains from Colchester Stations to Chester (CTR)

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18

train journeys
per day

182

miles (293 kms)

4hrs 20 mins

fastest journey

04:43 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Colchester Stations to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Stations and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Stations to Chester is approximately 182 miles (293 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 46 mins.

GWR, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Stations and Chester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 20 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Stations to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:43
    5 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    09:44
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    06:05
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    10:25
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:05
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    11:44
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:07
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    12:44
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:03
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    13:44
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:03
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    14:44
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:01
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    15:44
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:01
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    16:44
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:01
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    17:44
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:01
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    18:46
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:43
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    19:11
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:01
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    19:48
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    16:03
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    20:44
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    17:03
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    21:26
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    18:43
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    23:53
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    21:03
    11 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    08:20
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    23:03
    9 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    08:44
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    23:22
    12 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    11:51
    Colchester
    Chester
    Colchester to Chester

About Colchester Stations Station

Station name Colchester Stations (37)
Address Crewe station, Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6HR
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 20:00
Saturday 05:30 - 19:00
Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Stations and Chester

The travel time between Colchester Stations and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 46 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 20 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Stations and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Stations & Chester. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Stations and Chester.

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