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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Canterbury East (CBE)

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44

train journeys
per day

44

miles (70 kms)

2hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

05:33 / 00:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Canterbury East (CBE)

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On a typical weekday there are 44 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Canterbury East , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 44 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Canterbury East is approximately 44 miles (70 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 5 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Canterbury East.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Canterbury East. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Canterbury East Today

  • Mon 13th May
    05:33
    2 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    07:59
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    06:30
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    08:51
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    06:35
    3 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    09:40
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    07:05
    2 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    09:46
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    07:30
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    09:52
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    07:46
    2 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    10:40
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    08:08
    2 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    10:46
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    08:32
    2 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    10:51
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    08:35
    3 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    11:40
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    09:03
    2 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    09:14
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    11:51
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    09:33
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    12:40
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    10:03
    2 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    10:12
    2 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    12:54
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    10:33
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    13:40
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    11:01
    2 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    11:12
    2 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    13:51
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    11:33
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    14:40
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    12:01
    2 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    14:46
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East
  • Mon 13th May
    12:11
    2 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    14:51
    Colchester
    Canterbury East
    Colchester to Canterbury East

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

About Canterbury East Station

Station name Canterbury East (CBE)
Address Canterbury East station, Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:20
Saturday 06:10 - 20:20
Sunday 07:30 - 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 Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Canterbury East

The travel time between Colchester and Canterbury East by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Canterbury East vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 44 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:03.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Canterbury East 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 & Canterbury East. owever, there are 44 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Canterbury East.

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