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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Cardross (CDR)

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18

train journeys
per day

360

miles (579 kms)

7hrs 55 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Cardross (CDR)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Cardross , 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 to Cardross is approximately 360 miles (579 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 9hrs 13 mins.

ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Cardross.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Cardross. The fastest journey time on this route takes 7hrs 55 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Cardross Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:40
    7 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    13:35
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    06:30
    8 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    14:37
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    07:30
    8 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    15:37
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    08:32
    8 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    16:35
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    09:30
    8 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    17:36
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    10:30
    8 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    18:36
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    10:33
    8 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    19:08
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    11:30
    8 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    19:37
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    12:12
    8 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    20:35
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    13:01
    8 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    21:31
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    13:30
    8 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    22:02
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    13:43
    8 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    22:32
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    14:12
    8 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    23:05
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    15:30
    8 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    00:02
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    15:43
    8 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    00:37
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    19:33
    12 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    08:07
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    23:03
    13 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    12:35
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross
  • Mon 6th May
    23:22
    14 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    13:35
    Colchester
    Cardross
    Colchester to Cardross

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 Cardross Station

Station name Cardross (CDR)
Address Cardross station, Station Road, Cardross, Argyll & Bute, G82 5NL
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:25 - 14:15
Saturday 07:25 - 14:15
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Cardross

The travel time between Colchester and Cardross by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 9hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 7hrs 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Cardross 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 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Cardross 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 & Cardross. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Cardross.

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